Cashew Craisin Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Cashew Craisin Salad, a delightful medley of textures and tastes that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for lunch or as a side dish, this salad features a base of crisp mixed greens tossed with sweet, chewy dried cranberries, crunchy roasted cashews, tangy crumbled feta, and a pop of sharpness from thinly sliced red onions. The homemade honey-lemon vinaigrette, whisked to perfection with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, adds a zesty sweetness that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at your next gathering. Whether as a light main or a refreshing side, the Cashew Craisin Salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Dried cranberries (craisins)
- 1 cup Cashews (roasted and unsalted)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, dried cranberries, cashews, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onions. Toss gently to mix the salad components evenly.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the honey-lemon vinaigrette by whisking together honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Start with half of the vinaigrette, toss the salad gently to coat, and add more as desired.
Divide the salad into individual bowls or plates, ensuring an even distribution of cashews, craisins, and feta cheese for each serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and flavorful Cashew Craisin Salad as a light main dish or a side to complement any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.9 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2762 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.3 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.7 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 759 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1836 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
