Grape, Walnut & Cheese Salad
A deliciously fresh salad featuring juicy red grapes, crunchy walnuts, and creamy cheese, all tossed in a simple and flavorful balsamic dressing.
A deliciously fresh salad featuring juicy red grapes, crunchy walnuts, and creamy cheese, all tossed in a simple and flavorful balsamic dressing.
Info
Prep Time:
10mCook Time:
0mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
- 150 g mixed salad leaves, preferably tender baby leaves
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 150 g goat cheese or manouri cheese
- 2 tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- A few drops of grape molasses (petimezi), optional
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Choose very tender baby mixed salad leaves. Wash and dry them thoroughly.
Place the salad leaves, grapes, and chopped walnuts in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add a few drops of grape molasses, if using.
Pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Cut the cheese into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.
Alternatively, lightly grill the cheese on a grill pan before adding it to the salad for a warm, slightly caramelized finish.
Recipe Tips
Toast the walnuts briefly in a dry pan over medium heat before adding them to the salad. This brings out their flavor and makes them extra crunchy.
