Cinnamon Swirl Salad
Add a burst of warmth and sweetness to your menu with this Cinnamon Swirl Salad, a delightful medley of fresh greens, crisp apple slices, and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for autumn or any time you crave a balanced blend of flavors, this salad features dried cranberries and tangy feta cheese to complement its rich cinnamon-infused dressing. Made with Greek yogurt, honey, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, the creamy dressing ties the ingredients together beautifully, creating a harmony of sweet, savory, and spiced notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is the perfect side dish or light main course for a wholesome and flavorful meal. Serve it fresh, and enjoy every swirl of cinnamon-kissed goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 medium Apple (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.333 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing and drying the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the apple and add the slices to the bowl with the greens.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once toasted, allow them to cool slightly before adding them to the salad bowl.
Add the dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the greens, apples, and pecans.
To make the cinnamon swirl dressing, whisk together the cinnamon, honey, Greek yogurt, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss the salad to ensure an even coating of the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of sweet, savory, and cinnamon-spiced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.7 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2061 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 880 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1294 mg | 28% | |
*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.
