Orange Spiced Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Orange Spiced Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad! Featuring a delightful mix of fresh salad greens, sweet and tangy dried cranberries, and perfectly spiced maple-glazed walnuts, this dish is a harmony of contrasting textures and flavors. The zesty homemade orange vinaigrette, infused with freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with citrusy brilliance. Perfect as a light main course or an elegant side, this salad can also be elevated with creamy crumbled feta for a savory twist. Quick to prepare and loaded with seasonal flair, it's a refreshing addition to any meal or holiday spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 1 cup Raw walnuts
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
Instructions
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat.
In the skillet, toss the raw walnuts with ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and maple syrup until evenly coated.
Toast the walnuts in the skillet for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Place mixed salad greens in a large bowl and toss with the dried cranberries.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
Sprinkle the cooled spiced walnuts and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.7 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 869 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1266 mg | 27% | |
*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.
