Description
This Balsamic Cranberry Salad is a delightful mix of mixed greens, sweet dried cranberries, tangy feta cheese, crunchy candied pecans, red onion, and crisp apple slices, all tossed in a flavorful balsamic dressing. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a great side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Salad Greens:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
Dried Cranberries:
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Feta Cheese:
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Candied Nuts:
- ¼ cup chopped candied pecans or walnuts
Red Onion:
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Apple:
- 1 apple (such as Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
Balsamic Dressing:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cranberries, feta cheese, candied nuts, red onion, and apple slices.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or salmon for a heartier meal.
- You can prep all ingredients ahead of time and store separately; dress just before serving to keep greens fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
