Cranberry Walnut Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Cranberry Walnut Salad is a seasonal salad perfect for your holiday menus. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette lightly coats assorted lettuces, cranberries, goat cheese and glazed walnuts.
Servings: 6
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 8 cups assorted lettuces , such as arugula, baby greens and red leaf lettuce
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese , 2 ounces
- ½ cup candied walnuts
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, sugar, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper until blended;.
- Place lettuces in serving bowl. Top with cranberries, cheese, walnuts and red onion.
- Toss with 6 Tablespoons vinaigrette and serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.
Notes
Makes 7 cups tossed salad/6 servings
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
• Make with your favorite nuts
• Add sliced apples
• Substitute chopped fresh garlic for the garlic powder
• Make with a bottled balsamic salad dressing
• Turn into a main dish and top with sliced cooked chicken
• Make with your favorite nuts
• Add sliced apples
• Substitute chopped fresh garlic for the garlic powder
• Make with a bottled balsamic salad dressing
• Turn into a main dish and top with sliced cooked chicken
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 23555IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg