Cranberry Walnut Salad with Leafy Greens
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Cranberry Walnut Salad with Leafy Greens—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors that’s both nutritious and satisfying. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp mixed greens, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and a pop of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Drizzled with a luscious homemade honey balsamic dressing, this salad strikes the perfect balance between wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or even a festive addition to your holiday spread. Packed with antioxidants and texture in every bite, this salad is as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed leafy greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale, or spring mix)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and dry the mixed leafy greens thoroughly, then distribute them evenly into a large salad bowl or individual serving plates.
Step 2
Scatter the dried cranberries and walnuts evenly over the greens.
Step 3
Add the crumbled goat cheese and thinly sliced red onion on top for added texture and flavor.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Step 5
Drizzle the honey balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving. Use a salad fork or tongs to gently toss the ingredients if desired.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, flavorful Cranberry Walnut Salad with Leafy Greens.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (511.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1312.7 |
| Total Fat 96.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 32.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1088.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 73.0g | |
| Protein 24.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 377.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1101.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories