Cherry Mincemeat Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Cherry Mincemeat Salad — a festive, flavor-packed dish that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious! Bursting with juicy fresh cherries, rich mincemeat, and a medley of textures from creamy crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, and tart dried cranberries, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Nestled atop a bed of crisp mixed salad greens and finished with a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinaigrette, every bite is a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors. For an elegant touch, garnish with zesty orange zest to add a fragrant citrus note. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion, this salad serves as a show-stopping appetizer or side dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1 cup Mincemeat (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (toasted and chopped)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pitted and halved cherries and the mincemeat. Stir gently to coat the cherries with the mincemeat.
On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed salad greens in an even layer as the base.
Spoon the cherry and mincemeat mixture evenly over the bed of salad greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing evenly over the entire salad. Adjust the amount based on your preference.
If desired, garnish the salad with freshly grated orange zest for an extra layer of flavor and a pop of color.
Serve immediately and enjoy this festive, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1301 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.5 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1758 mg | 37% | |
*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.
