Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this vibrant Christmas Salad, a perfect blend of mixed greens, sweet cranberries, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts. This colorful dish not only brings festive flair to your table but also tantalizes your taste buds with its delightful balance of flavors. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this salad is sure to become a cherished tradition during your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1 large apple (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- Thinly slice the apple into bite-sized pieces.
- Toast walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, cranberries, toasted nuts, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg