Festive Spinach Arugula Salad is so tasty! It is the perfect Mediterranean way to end the Twelve Days of Christmas Meze series—light, refreshing, and flavorful!

Try This Recipe. This salad is packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients and offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors—making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion! 

Festive Spinach Arugula Salad Recipe

Servings: 4

Salad Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups fresh arugula (rocket)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 apple (such as Gala or Fuji), thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup of candied walnuts 
• Optional: You can serve with toasted walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds

Balsamic Olive Oil Vinaigrette Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: I added 1 tablespoon of my pomegranate liquor to this and it was amazing!

Method:

1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach and arugula. Top with crumbled feta, thinly sliced red onion, apple slices, and candied walnuts.
2. Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. I like my dressing extra balsamic-y so, I always add more. 
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and ensure everything is well-coated.
4.  Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

This salad combines the sweetness of apples and candied walnuts with the savory flavors of feta and the tangy dressing, making it a balanced and flavorful recipe to try!

Notes:

• You can add pomegranate seeds to the mix for a more festive note! 
• I like adding balsamic reduction when making my vinaigrette! 
• You can make this salad in no time! The best way is to prep the ingredients first and then set them aside in the refrigerator until ready to use. 

I need to ask, do you call it rocket or arugula? Click on the poll below to share your thoughts. 

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