Summer apple & pear salad

Serves 6
Preparation time: 10 minutes


Ingredients:

200g mixed salad leaves
100g baby spinach leaves
2 South African Forelle pears, cut into thin wedges
2 South African Granny Smith apples, cut into thin wedges
200g feta cheese, crumbled
60g Walnut halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 beetroots, scrubbed, peeled and cut into matchsticks
½ lemon, juice
Walnut and thyme dressing
2 tbsp walnut oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp thyme, finely chopped
½ garlic clove, crushed (optional)
Pinch sugar, or to taste


Method:

1. For the dressing, whisk the ingredients in a bowl to combine, season to taste.

2. Toss the apple and pear wedges in the lemon juice.

3. Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with the walnut and thyme dressing, toss lightly and serve immediately.