Description
This fresh and vibrant Herb and Radish Salad with Feta and Walnuts combines crunchy radishes with aromatic herbs, toasted walnuts, and creamy feta cheese, all brought together by a tangy lemon-honey vinaigrette. It’s a quick, no-cook salad perfect for a light meal or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh dill fronds
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine herbs and radishes: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced radishes with fresh parsley, mint, and dill leaves. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly without bruising the herbs.
- Add walnuts and feta: Incorporate the toasted and chopped walnuts along with the crumbled feta cheese into the herb and radish mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the salad.
- Prepare vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined to create a balanced, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Plate the salad immediately and, if desired, garnish with extra walnuts or fresh herbs for visual appeal and added texture.
Notes
- Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant to enhance their flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup in the vinaigrette to your preferred level of sweetness.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance, but for best freshness and texture, serve soon after dressing.
- To make it vegan, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it entirely.
- For added crunch, you can sprinkle some sliced almonds or sunflower seeds as an alternative to walnuts.
