Nutty Cran Feta Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Nutty Cran Feta Salad—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that’s as delicious as it is nutritious! Crisp mixed salad greens serve as the base, while dried cranberries, creamy crumbled feta, and toasted pecans or walnuts add irresistible texture and richness. Thinly sliced red onion provides a hint of sharpness, all tied together with a perfectly balanced homemade balsamic vinaigrette featuring olive oil, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is ideal as a show-stopping side dish or a light meal. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for your next gathering or weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g. spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted, if preferred)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, chopped (and optionally toasted) nuts, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the greens.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful side or a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.3 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2271 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1064 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.
