Description
This vibrant Winter Salad with Cranberry Dressing features a delightful mix of fresh seasonal citrus, creamy avocado, crunchy candied nuts, and tangy cranberry balsamic dressing. It's a festive and colorful salad perfect for holiday meals or any winter gathering.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 oranges, rind removed and cut into segments
- 1 avocado, sliced or chopped
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate
- 10 ounces mixed baby greens
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup Candied Spiced Nuts or toasted nuts such as pecans
Cranberry Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit and greens: Peel and segment the oranges, slice or chop the avocado, and remove the seeds from the pomegranate. Place the mixed baby greens in a large salad bowl or divide evenly between individual bowls.
- Assemble the salad: Top the greens with the orange segments, avocado slices, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and candied spiced nuts or your choice of toasted nuts.
- Make the cranberry balsamic dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the cranberry balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, or serve the dressing on the side for guests to add as desired.
Notes
- This salad highlights fresh seasonal citrus and sweet-tangy cranberry flavors making it perfect for winter holidays.
- Substitute candied spiced nuts with toasted pecans or walnuts if preferred.
- Use pre-made cranberry balsamic dressing or make your own with cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil for freshness.
- To reduce sodium, opt for low-sodium feta cheese or omit the salt in the dressing.
- For a vegan version, replace feta cheese with vegan cheese or omit it entirely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
