Mediterranean Diet Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad is a celebration of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring crisp apple slices, peppery mixed greens, tangy feta cheese, and toasted walnuts, this nutritious salad is a perfect blend of textures and tastes. Enhanced by a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, each bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ideal option for a quick, healthy lunch or an impressive side dish for dinner. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and protein, this easy recipe is a refreshing addition to your Mediterranean diet repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Apple
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the mixed greens thoroughly. Set them aside in a large salad bowl.
Core the apples and slice them into thin, bite-sized pieces. There's no need to peel them unless desired, as the skin adds texture and color.
Thinly slice the red onion into fine half-moons. Add the apple slices and red onion to the salad bowl with the greens.
Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until they become fragrant. Allow to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, tossing everything gently to combine and ensure even coating.
Serve the salad immediately, giving it another quick toss just before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.3 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2100 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1165 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
