Festive Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad to Brighten Your Table
A vibrant and healthy Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad that is perfect for festive gatherings and quick preparation. Packed with flavor and freshness.
Equipment
- large salad bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad Base
- 10 cups fresh baby spinach washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh cranberries halved
For the Creamy Touch
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Crunch
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
For the Flavor Boost
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing homemade or store-bought
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Finishing Touch
- slices of orange or mandarin optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, add 10 cups of fresh baby spinach, washed and thoroughly dried.
- Evenly distribute 1 cup of halved fresh cranberries over the spinach.
- Next, sprinkle ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese across the top of your salad.
- Incorporate ½ cup of candied pecans or walnuts into the salad.
- Gently scatter ½ of a thinly sliced red onion over the salad.
- Carefully drizzle ¼ cup of balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper on top of the salad.
- If desired, add slices of orange or mandarin around the edges of the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend beautifully.
Notes
For best results, add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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