Cranberry Cashew Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Cranberry Cashew Salad, a delightful harmony of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. This nutrient-packed recipe features a crisp base of mixed salad greens, perfectly complemented by tart dried cranberries, buttery roasted cashews, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Thinly sliced red onion adds a hint of sharpness, while a homemade white balsamic vinaigrette—sweetened with honey and enhanced with Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a tangy elegance. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, standalone meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a quick lunchtime upgrade, this Cranberry Cashew Salad delivers flavor, texture, and versatility in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Roasted cashews
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, dried cranberries, roasted cashews, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Cranberry Cashew Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.5 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1815 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.5 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1094 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.
