Cranberry Walnut Salad

This Cranberry Walnut Salad is a delightful blend of tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and fresh greens, making it a perfect brunch dish. Tossed in a light vinaigrette, it offers a refreshing and nutritious option for any meal.

Ingredients

• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• Dried cranberries - 50 grams
• Walnuts, chopped - 30 grams
• Feta cheese, crumbled - 40 grams
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 20 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red onion.
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with additional walnuts or feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 29 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 360 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from cranberries, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Walnuts provide healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart health.

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