Deliciously Festive Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad

This Christmas Cranberry Spinach Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

10 cups fresh baby spinach thoroughly washed and dried
1 cup fresh cranberries halved; dried cranberries can substitute

For the Creamy Touch

0.5 cups feta cheese crumbled

For the Crunchy Element

0.5 cups candied pecans or walnuts

For the Zesty Flavor

0.5 red onion thinly sliced
0.25 cups balsamic vinaigrette dressing store-bought or homemade
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish

orange or mandarin slices for color and sweetness

Equipment

large salad bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large salad bowl, add 10 cups of fresh baby spinach.
Evenly distribute 1 cup of halved fresh cranberries over the spinach.
Sprinkle ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese across the top of the salad.
Add ½ cup of candied pecans or walnuts to the bowl.
Gently scatter ½ of a thinly sliced red onion over the salad.
Drizzle ¼ cup of balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad.
Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper over the salad.
Garnish the salad with slices of orange or mandarin if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, keeping dressing separate until ready to serve.

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