5 from 6 votes
Apple Salad With Balsamic Vinegraitte
This apple, melon and pineapple salad with balsamic vinegar is a perfect choice for hot summer days. It’s crispy, juicy and refreshing. With the dressing that tastes a little spicy yet delicious.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
large portions
Calories:
530 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 5 ounces cantaloupe
- 5 ounces pineapple
- 4 ounces cucumber
- 4 ounces radishes
- 4 ounces apple see the note, Granny Smith
- 2 ounces feta cheese
- 2 ounces cashew nuts
- Two handfuls arugula rocket leaves
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dried red chilli flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon Himalayan salt see the note.
- ½ teaspoon honey clear
Instructions
The salad:
- Cut the cantaloupe melon and pineapple into cubes.
- Trim the radish and slice them in equal thickness.
- Peel, core and chop the apple.
- Peel, deseed and cut the cucumber into cubes.
- Pan roast the cashew nuts until they’re slightly brown and crunchy. Let them cool and crush them a little bit.
Cup of Yum
The dressing:
- In a small bowl, put the balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dry chilli flakes, salt, and honey.
- Mix well until all is kind of emulsified.
To assemble:
- Arrange the rocket leaves on a big plate.
- Add the melon, pineapple, apple, radish, apple, and cucumber.
- Sprinkle the cashew nuts all over.
- Crumble and scatter the feta cheese over the fruits and leaves.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix everything using the salad spoons.
Notes
- You can swap the cashew nuts with any nuts you love. Hazelnuts, Brazil nuts and Pecan nuts are good options too.
Nutrition Information
Serving
200grams
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
688mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
2707IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 large portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 200grams | |
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 2707IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.