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Apple, Melon And Pineapple Salad With Balsamic Vinegar on a large plate with white napkin and a fork
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5 from 2 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.
Author: Devy Dar
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad & Soup
Cuisine: International
Servings: 2 large portions

Equipment

Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 5 ounces cantaloupe melon.
  • 5 ounces pineapple.
  • 4 ounces cucumber.
  • 4 ounces radishes.
  • 4 ounces granny smith apple see the note.
  • 2 ounces feta cheese.
  • 2 ounces cashew nuts.
  • Two handfuls 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 clear honey.

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.

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

Serving: 200grams | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2707IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Disclaimer

Nutritional info in this recipe is only estimate using online calculator. You should refer to it as a guide only. Please verify with your own data if you seek an accurate info.