Red Seasonal Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and nutritious "Red Seasonal Salad," a celebration of bold, natural hues and fresh, seasonal flavors. Packed with an array of red-hued ingredients like crisp red leaf lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and tangy red onion, this salad is a feast for the senses. Sweet and savory additions like pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and optional creamy goat cheese elevate the texture and taste profile of this dish. Tossed in a homemade red wine vinegar and honey vinaigrette, this quick 15-minute recipe is perfect for serving as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy main course. Offering a medley of flavor, color, and crunch, this wholesome salad is ideal for showcasing seasonal produce while delighting your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Red leaf lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cup Cranberries (dried)
- 0.25 cup Goat cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the red leaf lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl.
Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips. Add to the salad.
Peel and thinly slice half of a red onion into rings or half-moons. Add for a zesty bite.
Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and walnuts over the salad for added texture and sweetness.
If using goat cheese, crumble it over the salad for a creamy element.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of fresh, seasonal flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.8 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1553 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1606 mg | 34% | |
*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.
