Apple, Walnut & Feta Salad With Maple-Mustard Dressing
"Crisp and vibrant, this salad supports gut health, brain function and hormone health. The soluble fibre in apples is especially beneficial for the gut and helps regulate blood sugar. Walnuts not only resemble brains, but they also support brain health through their omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E content. Hormone support comes from pumpkin seeds, and peppery rocket stimulates digestive juices to help digest and absorb the nutrients," says nutritional therapist Alexa Mullane.
Serves
2
Cook Time
Dietary
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 medium crisp apples (e.g. Pink Lady), thinly sliced (approx. 300g)
- 50g blue cheese, crumbled
- 35g (approx. ⅓ cup) walnuts, roughly chopped
- 60g (approx. 2 cups) mixed salad leaves – rocket, spinach, watercress
- 1tbsp pumpkin seeds
Dressing:
- 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Method
- In a large bowl, gently toss the salad leaves, sliced apple, walnuts and pumpkin seeds.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Top with crumbled feta just before serving.
