Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Green Salad, featuring a tangy and subtly sweet Cranberry Vinaigrette. A delightful dance of textures and flavors, perfect as a refreshing starter or a light, satisfying meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    11 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    405 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Spread sliced almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a blender or food processor, combine olive oil, fresh cranberries, red wine vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified. (3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed greens, toasted almonds, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled blue cheese. (2 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Drizzle the cranberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. (2 minutes)

For a nuttier flavor, try toasting the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
If fresh cranberries are not available, frozen cranberries can be used. Thaw them slightly before blending into the vinaigrette.
Adjust the amount of vinaigrette to your liking. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
Feel free to substitute other types of cheese, such as goat cheese or feta cheese, based on your preference.
For an extra touch of sweetness, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the vinaigrette.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 360 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Jennifer Tremblay

    Great recipe! I used goat cheese instead of blue cheese, and it was delicious.

  • Kelley Sanford

    The vinaigrette is a little tart for my taste. I might add a touch of honey next time.

  • Scottie Quigley

    This is my go-to salad for special occasions. Always a crowd-pleaser.

  • Emilio Boyer

    The cranberry vinaigrette recipe alone is worth it! I use it on other salads too.

  • Asia Streich

    I added some toasted pecans, and it was even better!

  • Kacie Ruecker

    I love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors. It's so refreshing!

  • Jonas Kovacek

    This salad was a huge hit at our Christmas dinner! The cranberry vinaigrette is amazing.

  • Kelvin Schumm

    I doubled the recipe for a potluck, and it was all gone in minutes!

  • Petra Wilderman

    Easy to make and looks beautiful. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Sabryna Koelpin

    The toasted almonds add such a nice crunch. Thanks for sharing!

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