Apple-Feta Tossed Salad Recipe

Apple-Feta Tossed Salad Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 cups torn romaine
  • 5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
  • 1 medium red apple, chopped
  • 1 green apple, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • DRESSING:
  • 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  1. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the walnuts; sprinkle with sugar and pepper. Stir until well coated. Spread onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. In a large bowl, combine romaine, red lettuce, apples and feta cheese; set aside. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with sugared walnuts.