Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Cranberry Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Cranberry Vinaigrette, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring a medley of tender spinach, peppery arugula, and crisp romaine, this salad is topped with a luscious homemade vinaigrette made from oven-roasted cranberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of orange juice. The roasted cranberries bring a unique depth of flavor, while optional toasted pecans add crunch and crumbled goat cheese lends creamy richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this stunning dish is ideal for holiday gatherings or a fresh, gourmet weeknight meal. Serve it as a standout side or a light main course, and savor every bite of this seasonal delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Pecans (optional, toasted)
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the fresh cranberries on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the cranberries and toss to coat evenly.
Roast the cranberries in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they soften and begin to burst. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted cranberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 tablespoon of honey, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens. If using, sprinkle the toasted pecans and crumbled goat cheese over the greens.
Drizzle the roasted cranberry vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to coat the leaves evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.1 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1327 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1070 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.
