Apple-Feta Tossed Salad

By Johanna

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup walnut halves
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 5 cups torn romaine
• 5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
• 1 medium red apple, chopped
• 1 medium green apple, chopped
• 1/2 to 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the walnuts; sprinkle with sugar and pepper. Stir until well coated. Spread onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl,combine the romaine, red lettuce, apples and feta cheese; set aside. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with sugared walnuts.