Cinnamon Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Cinnamon Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and savory elements. Crisp apple and juicy pear slices mingle with a blend of tender mixed greens, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and creamy crumbled feta for a delightful texture medley. The star of the dish is the homemade cinnamon vinaigrette—an irresistible blend of warm ground cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, honey, and olive oil—that adds a subtle spiced sweetness to each bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and full of nutritious ingredients, this fall-inspired salad is ideal for cozy gatherings or as a fresh side dish for your autumn meals. Discover how wholesome and flavorful salads can be with this easy and elegant recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 medium Apple (crisp variety, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 medium Pear (ripe but firm)
- 1 cup Walnuts (toasted)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens. Place them in a large serving bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apple and pear. Leave the skins on for added texture and color. Add them to the salad greens.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. Let the walnuts cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese over the greens and fruit.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ground cinnamon, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed.
Drizzle the cinnamon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, spiced flavors balanced by the crisp freshness of the greens and fruits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2013 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.5 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 823 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*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.
