Green Salad with Apple, Feta, Pecans and Balsamic Dressing
This tasty salad has been a hit at all the gatherings it has attended! Perfect for a summer barbecue!
Gather
FOR THE SUGARED PECANS:
1/2 cup Pecan Pieces (walnuts are also tasty!)
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
FOR THE SALAD:
6 ounces, Baby Spinach
1 head Red Leaf Lettuce, Torn
(if I don't have the red lettuce on hand, I add more spinach instead)
1 whole Granny Smith Apple, Cored And Very Thinly Sliced
4 ounces, Crumbled Feta Or Blue Cheese
FOR THE DRESSING:
1/8 cup Red Onion, Finely Chopped
1 1/2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 1/2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
1/2 clove Galic, Minced
1/8 teaspoons Salt
Dash of Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Step by step
- Place nuts in a medium skillet with 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until nuts are coated and brown, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes; set aside.
- Toss salad greens, apples and cheese.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake vigorously. Pour over the salad just before serving.
- Sprinkle with sugared nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 154 Total Fat 11.8g Saturated Fat 1.4g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 12mg Sodium 63mg Total Carbohydrates 7.4g Dietary Fiber 1.2g Sugars 5.2g Protein 5.5g
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Category: Salads
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