Kellymac's Cranberry Walnut Salad

Delight your taste buds with Kellymac's Cranberry Walnut Salad, an effortless yet elegant dish brimming with wholesome flavors and textures. This vibrant salad showcases a medley of crisp mixed greens—like arugula, spinach, and romaine—topped with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnut halves, tangy crumbled feta, and zesty slices of red onion. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made from olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing side dish during the holidays. Packed with nutrients and festive flair, it’s a must-try recipe for lovers of seasonal salads.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cups Walnut halves
• 0.25 cups Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large salad bowl, place the mixed greens as the base of the salad.

Step 2

2. Add dried cranberries, walnut halves, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion on top of the greens.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 4

4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Start with half the dressing, toss gently, and add more to taste if needed.

Step 5

5. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra cranberries or walnuts for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(506.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1331.8

Total Fat 97.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 26.7mg	0%
Sodium 1298.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 76.5g
Protein 19.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324.4mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1057.2mg	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: 64.9%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 29.5%