Cranberries Walnuts and Crumbled Cheese Over Greens

Brighten up your table with this irresistibly fresh and colorful Cranberries, Walnuts, and Crumbled Cheese Over Greens salad—perfect as a light meal or a vibrant side dish. This no-cook recipe combines the natural sweetness of dried cranberries and the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts with the creamy tang of crumbled cheese, such as feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese, all resting on a bed of mixed greens like spinach, arugula, and baby kale. A simple yet flavorful homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of honey, ties the whole dish together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Packed with textures, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this salad is not only visually stunning but also a breeze to customize and serve for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Crumbled cheese (e.g., feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Add the dried cranberries and walnuts to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

3. Sprinkle the crumbled cheese evenly on top of the greens mixture.

Step 4

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

6. Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(524.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1697.4

Total Fat 117.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 42.5g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 1517.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 108.9g
Protein 29.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 611.9mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1193.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.9%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 32.2%