Christmas Salad with Biltong, Cheese & Apples and Jason's Hill Cinsault

Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients:

• 100 g biltong, thinly sliced (choose lean or slightly fatty depending on preference)
• 2 medium green apples, thinly sliced or cubed
• 100 g cheddar or gouda cheese, cubed (you can also use feta for a saltier twist)
• 1 cup baby tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups mixed leafy greens (rocket, spinach, butter lettuce, or a combination)
• ½ small red onion, finely sliced
• ¼ cup toasted pecan nuts or almonds (optional, for crunch)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Ingredients for the Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or balsamic vinegar for a sweeter touch)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• A pinch of salt and pepper

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth and slightly thickened.

Prepare the ingredients:

• Wash and dry the greens, slice the apples and onion, halve the tomatoes, and cube the cheese.
• Assemble the salad:
• In a large salad bowl, layer the greens as the base. Top with apples, tomatoes, onions, cheese cubes, and biltong.
• Add the crunch:
• Sprinkle the toasted nuts over the top for extra texture and festive flair.
• Dress the salad:
• Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
• Serve immediately:
• Enjoy this refreshing, salty-sweet combination as a light festive meal or a side dish at your Christmas table.