Ingredients

  • 200 g (7.1oz) mixed salad leaves
  • 100 g (3.5oz) baby spinach leaves
  • 2 pears, preferably South African Forelle pears, cut into thin wedges
  • 2 apples, preferably South African Granny Smith apples, cut into thin wedges
  • 200 g (7.1oz) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 60 g (2.1oz) walnut halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 2 beetroots, scrubbed, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 0.5 lemon, juice only
  • 2 tbsp walnut oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp thyme, finely chopped
  • 0.5 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
  • 1 pinch sugar, or to taste

Method

  • For the dressing, whisk the ingredients in a bowl to combine, season to taste.
  • Toss the apple and pear wedges in the lemon juice.
  • Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with the walnut and thyme dressing, toss lightly and serve immediately.