Easy Fruit and Cranberry Salad
Brighten up your table with this Easy Fruit and Cranberry Salad—a refreshing medley of vibrant flavors and textures that's as stunning as it is delicious. This quick 15-minute recipe combines crisp mixed greens with the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin oranges, complemented by the tart chewiness of dried cranberries and the crunch of walnuts or pecans. A light, homemade citrus dressing with hints of honey and balsamic vinegar ties it all together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, savory touch. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a colorful centerpiece for any meal, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and effortless preparation. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick, nutritious lunch, this fruit-forward salad is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, apple slices, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Easy Fruit and Cranberry Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.9 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1367 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1768 mg | 38% | |
*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.
