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Cranberry Feta and Walnut Salad

Cranberry Feta and Walnut Salad

Cranberry Feta and Walnut Salad

This tasty salad is a good complement to any meal. It’s super easy to make and has all the best stuff in it. The vinaigrette dressing is bursting with flavor.  I love this salad so much sometimes I make enough to have as the main meal.

 

what you need

Spring mix
feta
walnuts
dried cranberries
balsamic vinegar
honey
Dijon mustard
pepper
olive oil

 

how to make it

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Chop the spring mix just a little. In a large bowl add the spring mix. I Measure 3 cups backed down. spread out the walnuts on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 3 minutes. Chope the walnuts Add the Walnuts, Cranberries and Feta Cheese to the spring mix.

In a small bowl add the balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, pepper and olive oil. Mix well.

If you are serving immediately you can toss the dressing in the salad. If you are taking it to an event. you can reserve the dressing and add it when you get to your destination.

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups spring mix
  • 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup walnut pieces (toasted)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    2. Chop the Spring Mix just a little. Add the cranberries and feta cheese in a large bowl.
    3.  Toast the Walnuts for 3 minutes.
    4. Chop the Walnuts and add to the salad
    5. In a small bowl. Mix vinegar, honey, mustard, pepper and olive oil with wire whisk until well blended.
    6. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
    7. Serve immediately.

NOTES

At first, the greens are full and look like you might need to add more dressing. But, the greens will fold under the awesomeness of the dressing. They will wilt and end up looking like you need to add more spring mix. That’s why it’s a good idea to not add the dressing until you are ready to serve.