Winter Fruit Salad with Feta

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Winter Fruit Salad with Feta
25 min.
6
266kcal

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As the winter chill sets in, there's nothing quite like a vibrant and refreshing Winter Fruit Salad with Feta to brighten your day. This delightful dish combines the crispness of romaine lettuce and peppery arugula with the juicy sweetness of grapefruit and the crunch of pomegranate seeds, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy element that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients.

What makes this salad truly special is the homemade cereal topping, which is both nutritious and delicious. Toasted in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper, it provides a satisfying crunch that elevates the entire dish. With the nutty flavor of walnuts and a drizzle of poppy seed dressing, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome option for any meal.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian side dish is perfect for gatherings, holiday feasts, or as a light snack. With only 266 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the seasonal fruits that winter has to offer. Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself, this Winter Fruit Salad with Feta is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup corn flakes/bran flakes 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce chopped
  • cups arugula 
  • cup orange sections peeled
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds 
  • 0.3 cup poppy seeds 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, place cereal in food processor. Cover; process until mixture forms a coarse meal.
  2. Add cereal, salt and pepper to skillet. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add walnuts to skillet. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cereal is dark brown and walnuts are toasted slightly.
  4. Transfer to paper towels to cool.
  5. In large bowl, mix lettuce, arugula, grapefruit sections, feta cheese and pomegranate seeds. In small bowl, mix poppy seed dressing, olive oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir until well combined.
  6. Drizzle dressing mixture over salad; toss to coat. Top with cereal mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories266kcal
Protein8.35%
Fat72.07%
Carbs19.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.64
Glycemic Load
4.89
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.109565123268%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Hesperetin
8.18mg
Naringenin
4.6mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.57mg
Kaempferol
4.7mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.88mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.52kcal
13.28%
Fat:22.21g
34.17%
Saturated Fat:6.7g
41.87%
Carbohydrates:13.58g
4.53%
Net Carbohydrates:9.68g
3.52%
Sugar:6.86g
7.63%
Cholesterol:26.85mg
8.95%
Sodium:368.65mg
16.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.79g
11.58%
Vitamin A:3393.95IU
67.88%
Vitamin K:55.22µg
52.59%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.66%
Folate:106.36µg
26.59%
Vitamin C:20.74mg
25.14%
Calcium:206.14mg
20.61%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.95%
Phosphorus:158.82mg
15.88%
Fiber:3.9g
15.59%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.57%
Iron:2.25mg
12.52%
Magnesium:49.05mg
12.26%
Vitamin E:1.81mg
12.04%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.74%
Copper:0.23mg
11.47%
Zinc:1.4mg
9.34%
Potassium:297.84mg
8.51%
Selenium:5.82µg
8.32%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.23%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.51%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.88%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.24%