Cranberry Date Salad with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Cranberry Date Salad with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette—a vibrant combination of flavors and textures that’s as satisfying as it is healthy! Tender mixed greens are topped with sweet dried cranberries, chewy Medjool dates, creamy goat cheese, and crispy walnuts, creating a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. The star of this dish is the zesty citrus honey vinaigrette, made with freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a drizzle of olive oil for a light yet flavorful dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is perfect as a refreshing side or a light main course. Serve it at your next gathering and watch it disappear! Keywords: cranberry date salad, citrus honey vinaigrette, healthy salad recipe, easy salad ideas, quick side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 6 pieces Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 0.5 cups crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cups raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens, dried cranberries, chopped Medjool dates, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts.
2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
3. Drizzle the citrus honey vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt or extra dressing if desired.
5. Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1340 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.2 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1926 mg | 41% | |
*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.
