Cranberries Walnuts and Crumbled Cheese Over Greens
Brighten up your table with this irresistibly fresh and colorful Cranberries, Walnuts, and Crumbled Cheese Over Greens salad—perfect as a light meal or a vibrant side dish. This no-cook recipe combines the natural sweetness of dried cranberries and the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts with the creamy tang of crumbled cheese, such as feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese, all resting on a bed of mixed greens like spinach, arugula, and baby kale. A simple yet flavorful homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of honey, ties the whole dish together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Packed with textures, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this salad is not only visually stunning but also a breeze to customize and serve for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Crumbled cheese (e.g., feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Add the dried cranberries and walnuts to the bowl with the greens.
3. Sprinkle the crumbled cheese evenly on top of the greens mixture.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
6. Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 42.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1518 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1193 mg | 25% | |
*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.
