Cranberry Pecan Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Cranberry Pecan Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that's as beautiful as it is delicious! This refreshing dish features a bed of crisp mixed greens or baby spinach, paired with sweet bursts of dried cranberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle kick, while a homemade vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together in a tangy-sweet symphony. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, a festive holiday side, or a vibrant starter for any meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a healthy, satisfying option, this Cranberry Pecan Salad is an effortless crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (spring mix or baby spinach)
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups Pecans
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cups Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens. Add them to a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 3
Add the dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the greens.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Step 5
Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Cranberry Pecan Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (580.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1564.9 |
| Total Fat 121.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.1g | |
| Cholesterol 106.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2746.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 71.9g | |
| Protein 27.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 798.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1394.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories