Description
The Family Favorite Salad is a colorful, crowd-pleasing mix of fresh greens, crunchy toppings, sweet fruits, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette—perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, cranberries, nuts, cheese, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap feta with blue cheese or omit for dairy-free version.
- Add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
- Customize with seasonal fruits like apples or strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg