Craisin Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Craisin Salad is the perfect blend of sweet and savory for your next meal or gathering. Featuring crisp mixed greens, tangy dried cranberries, creamy feta cheese, and the satisfying crunch of sliced almonds, this salad is elevated with the addition of thinly sliced red onion for a touch of sharpness. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette—crafted from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—adds the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal as a light lunch, a dinner side dish, or a show-stopping addition to your holiday table. Packed with bold textures and flavors, it's a healthy and delicious way to elevate your salad game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries (Craisins)
- 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cups sliced almonds
- 0.25 cups red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Add the dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, sliced almonds, and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl with the greens.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Serve the salad immediately. Optionally, garnish with a few extra cranberries or almonds for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.7 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1794 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1062 mg | 23% | |
*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.
