Tuscan Cranberry Almond Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Tuscan Cranberry Almond Salad, a perfect blend of fresh mixed greens, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sliced almonds, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. Cherry tomatoes add a burst of juiciness, while a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful, nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying main when paired with grilled chicken. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday spreads, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers who crave bold Mediterranean flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cups Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small mixing bowl or mason jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately as a light, refreshing side dish or add grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1822 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.0 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 645 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1775 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.
