Description
A vibrant, refreshing salad combining sweet seasonal fruits with crisp greens, tangy cranberries, and delicate feta snowflakes for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, butter lettuce)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, sliced apple, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top to create a ‘snowflake’ effect.
- Serve immediately as a light main or side dish.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.