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Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad

Festive Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad for Holiday Cheer

A vibrant Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad featuring fresh ingredients, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • large salad bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Greens

  • 10 cups fresh baby spinach washed and thoroughly dried

For the Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries halved or use dried cranberries

For the Cheese

  • 0.5 cups feta cheese crumbled

For the Nuts

  • 0.5 cups candied pecans or walnuts

For the Veggies

  • 0.5 medium red onion thinly sliced

For the Dressing

  • 0.25 cups balsamic vinaigrette dressing

For Seasoning

  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Optional Garnish

  • slices of orange or mandarin for citrus note

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large salad bowl, start by adding the fresh baby spinach, washed and thoroughly dried. Arrange the spinach so it forms a lush green bed on the bottom.
  • Take the fresh cranberries, halved, or substitute with dried cranberries if preferred. Evenly distribute the cranberries across the spinach.
  • Next, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the cranberries and spinach.
  • Add candied pecans or walnuts to the salad, spacing them out as you go.
  • Gently scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the salad.
  • Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing evenly over the layered ingredients.
  • Season the salad with salt and black pepper. Carefully toss the salad.
  • If desired, arrange slices of orange or mandarin around the edges of the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Dress just before serving to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad, Easy Salad, Festive Salad, Fresh Salad, healthy salad, holiday salad
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