Description
A fresh and vibrant Apple & Feta Salad combining crisp red apples, mixed leafy greens, and tangy feta cheese, dressed with a zesty lemon-honey dressing and a touch of spice from pul biber.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 small red apples (such as Braeburn or Gala), cored, quartered and cut into 4 slices per quarter
- 100g mixed leaves
- 200g feta, broken into small chunks
- 1 lemon, zested
Dressing
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 heaped tbsp clear honey
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of salt
- A couple of pinches of pul biber (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: Toss the sliced apples and mixed leaves together in a large bowl to combine evenly, then arrange the mixture attractively on a serving platter.
- Add feta and lemon zest: Dot the salad with small chunks of feta cheese, distributing them evenly, and scatter the lemon zest over the top for a fresh citrus aroma.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, freshly ground black pepper, and a good pinch of salt until the mixture is well emulsified and smooth.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad, ensuring the leaves and apples are lightly coated with the tangy, sweet dressing.
- Finish with spices: Sprinkle pul biber over the top if using, adding a mild heat and smoky flavor to complement the sweet and savory ingredients.
Notes
- Choose crisp, sweet apples like Braeburn or Gala for the best texture and flavor contrast.
- Pul biber is a Turkish chili flake that adds gentle heat; it can be omitted or substituted with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the apples and leaves.
- Honey can be adjusted to taste for sweetness balance.
- To keep feta chunks intact, add them gently just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: apple salad, feta salad, mixed greens, lemon dressing, honey dressing, quick salad, vegetarian salad
