Roasted Grapes, Feta, and Walnut Salad

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  • YIELDS | 4 SERVINGS
  • PREP TIME | 10 MINS
  • COOK TIME | 15 MINS

This recipe creates a salad with complex flavors, but is surprisingly easy to make. The roasted grapes add a caramelized flavor and mix beautifully with the feta. The walnuts gives this salad a nice crunch. Add grilled chicken or shrimp to create a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups seedless green grapes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • Medium head Bibb lettuce
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Add the grapes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the vinegar to a small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix and pour into a rimmed baking dish.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes, shake to mix, and bake for 5 more minutes. Let cool completely.
  4. To a large bowl, add the cooled grapes and walnut mixture, lettuce, feta cheese, lemon juice, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and mix well.
  5. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.