Cranberry Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Cranberry Walnut Salad, a delightful medley of textures and tastes that’s perfect as a side dish or light meal. Crisp mixed salad greens form the base, paired with sweet bursts of dried cranberries, crunchy toasted walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Tossed in a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this fresh and easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or preparing a quick, wholesome lunch, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing option that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups Walnuts
- 0.5 cups Crumbled goat cheese (or feta cheese)
- 0.25 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Cranberry Walnut Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.0 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1068 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1494 mg | 32% | |
*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.
