Cranberry Walnut Salad with Leafy Greens
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Cranberry Walnut Salad with Leafy Greens—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors that’s both nutritious and satisfying. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp mixed greens, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and a pop of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Drizzled with a luscious homemade honey balsamic dressing, this salad strikes the perfect balance between wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or even a festive addition to your holiday spread. Packed with antioxidants and texture in every bite, this salad is as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed leafy greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale, or spring mix)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse and dry the mixed leafy greens thoroughly, then distribute them evenly into a large salad bowl or individual serving plates.
Scatter the dried cranberries and walnuts evenly over the greens.
Add the crumbled goat cheese and thinly sliced red onion on top for added texture and flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Drizzle the honey balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving. Use a salad fork or tongs to gently toss the ingredients if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, flavorful Cranberry Walnut Salad with Leafy Greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1088 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1101 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.
