Greek Apple Salad With Pine Nuts and Feta

Submitted by evelynathens

"A very refreshing salad to be enjoyed any time of year."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 3⁄4 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 tart apples, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick (Granny Smith)
• 1⁄2 bunch watercress
• 1⁄2 bunch arugula (rocket or roka)
• 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1⁄2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (blue cheese can be subbed)
• 1⁄2 cup toasted pine nuts or 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

directions

1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients.
2. Reserve half of dressing.
3. Toss remainder with apples and onion rings.
4. Arrange watercress and arugula on 4 salad plates, drizzle with reserved dressing.
5. Divide apple slices and onion rings among plates.
6. Sprinkle with feta and pine nuts.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

Delicious! Loved the combination of ingredients. I feared it would be a bit sour, but it wasn't at all. I used the pine nuts, skipped the dill (not a dill fan), and substituted fresh chopped parsley. Did I mention it's a very attractive salad? Thanks, evelyn.

 

[Chef Bob 99]

I was looking for a salad for the Thanksgiving meal, something to provide a counter point to the flavors of Thanksgiving, and this was it. I substitued mixed greens for watercress and arugula due to availability in my grocery. I definitely will be making this salad again, but believe I would cut the apples slices into more managable bite size pieces, probably in half. Thanks for posing this recipe.

 

[Natalia 3]

I really liked this recipe as an alternative sort of greek salad. I omitted the dill and used arugula and mixed baby greens. I served it to guests with some chicken kebobs, greek roasted potatoes (#139865 - the best!), and tsatsiki (#157176 - so good!). The dressing is so delectable that my hubby requested we keep a jar in the fridge. The sugar makes it nice and smooth. We've been using it on salads all week. Thank you :)

 

[SuperSpike]

For the most part I liked this recipe. I didn't exactly follow it to the "T" (I nearly forgot to add the apples!). Despite the fact that I love onions, I thought that the amount provided too strong a flavor and overpowered the other ingredients. The variety of textures was great. I live in a rural area and couldn't find arugula and watercress so I subbed baby spinach and a package of "spring mix" for the greens. Loved the dressing- very tasty ( added a bit more mustard, vinegar, and added lemon juice and a dash of fresh ground pepper). Creates a beautiful presentation.

 

[payounglove]

Served this salad to my Gourmet Group and they loved it.