What makes this salad truly shine is its perfect balance, each ingredient harmonizes without overpowering the others. Toasted walnuts or candied pecans add a satisfying crunch, while thinly sliced red onions provide just the right touch of bite. A pinch of sea salt and a fresh grind of black pepper pull everything together, enhancing every mouthful.
Ideal as a refreshing starter or a light lunch, this salad is summer on a plate, bold in flavor, vibrant in color, and ready in minutes. Whether you’re hosting a garden brunch or looking for a quick weekday pick-me-up, the Cherry Feta Salad delivers freshness and flair with minimal effort.
Pair it with a chilled rosé or sparkling water with citrus, and you’ve got a dish that’s as Instagrammable as it is irresistible.
By Chef Faisal – Prep/Cook time: 25min, Serves: 1
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp yellow mustard paste
Pinch sea salt
Pinch black pepper powder
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp cherry purée
1 tsp honey
Pinch dry basil leaves
For the feta spinach salad
Few baby spinach leaves
Few rocket leaves
6 slices red radish
1/4 iceberg lettuce
2 tbsp feta cheese
1½ tsp caramelised walnuts
3 cherries
20g red cabbage
2 tbsp cherry balsamic dressing
For the caramelised walnuts
1 tsp white sugar
Pinch sea salt
2 walnuts
1 tsp butter
Method
Cherry balsamic dressing
Blend the olive oil, mustard, balsamic vinegar, cherry purée, honey, and seasonings until smooth.
Caramelised walnuts
Melt the sugar in a pan, add the walnuts and butter, stir until caramelised.
Feta spinach salad
Toss the spinach, rocket, radish slices, lettuce, and cabbage with the cherry balsamic dressing. Garnish with feta, caramelised walnuts, and cherries.
