Easy Cranberry Walnut Salad
Brighten up your table with this Easy Cranberry Walnut Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion! This recipe features a fresh medley of mixed greens, tangy dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and a hint of zesty red onion, all brought together by a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a show-stopping salad that balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors in every bite. Whether you're serving it as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this salad is a must-try for fans of quick, healthy, and delicious recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cranberries, walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat the ingredients.
Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 580 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 366 mg | 8% | |
*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.
