(Last Updated On: February 7, 2019)

I first made this salad when trying to figure out what to do with a fig flavored balsamic vinegar that I received as a gift. Since then it has become a household favorite, even when I only have regular balsamic on hand. The fresh bright flavors make a wonderfully refreshing appetizer or light meal, especially on hot summer days. The tart cranberries pair perfectly with the sweet fruit and salty feta cheese. The flavors are elevated rather than overpowered by the dark aged vinegar.

Serves 5 – 6 as a side salad or appetizer and 2 as a main dish.

Salad with Fruit Walnuts and Feta Cheese

Ingredients

5 Cups Romaine Lettuce, Washed and Chopped
1/2 Small White Onion, Sliced
1 Seedless Orange, Peeled And Chopped
1/2 Cup Sliced Strawberries
1 Large Carrot, Chopped
1/4 Cup Purple Cabbage, Chopped
1/4 Cup Dried Cherries or Cranberries
1/4 Cup Chopped Walnuts
1/2 Cup Feta Cheese - Crumbled
Balsamic Vinegar, fruit flavored, such as fig or raspberry if available
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

Arrange the Lettuce in the bottom a salad bowl. Layer on the fruit and vegetables and top with the walnuts and feta cheese. Serve with oil and vinegar to drizzle over the top.