Mixed Green Salad with Oranges Dried Cranberries and Pecans
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans—a refreshing medley of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that's ready in just 15 minutes! This salad combines crisp mixed greens with juicy orange segments, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect as a starter or side dish, this colorful salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ideal for dinner parties, holiday feasts, or a light weekday meal, this recipe is a go-to for anyone seeking fresh, wholesome flavors. Make this easy and elegant salad today for a crowd-pleasing dish bursting with taste and texture!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 2 whole Orange
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the mixed greens thoroughly and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the oranges and separate them into segments. For a more elegant presentation, remove the membrane from each orange segment using a small, sharp knife.
Step 3
Add the orange segments, dried cranberries, and pecans to the bowl with the mixed greens.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (751.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1427.2 |
| Total Fat 80.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 15.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 860.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 168.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 138.9g | |
| Protein 10.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 243.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1352.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories