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close up of mixed greens drssed in a bright red cranberry

Green Salad w/ Cranberry Vinaigrette

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas green salad, cranberry vinaigrette, holiday green salad, winter green salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 147 kcal
Author Teesa the Domestic Diva

Ingredients

Cranberry Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (or strawberries for the summer)
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar I use white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic or about a teaspoon or less of minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey May use stevia drops instead. Leave out if using strawberries which are already sweet

Green Salad:

  • 1 bag mixed greens I like to add in some arugula!
  • 1/4 cup toasted almond slices
  • 1 small apple like a Honeycrisp, small 1" dice (dried cranberries would be good too, or strawberries in the summer!)
  • Cashew Creamy Cheese link above in post, or goat cheese if you can have it
  • Cranberry Vinaigrette to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by blending all ingredients with an immersion blenderor blender until smooth.
  2. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl, minus the cheese.
  3. Toss with desired amount of dressing.

  4. Dollop each plate with individual dollops of creamy cashew cheese

Recipe Notes

nutrition facts are for dressing only

Nutrition Facts
Green Salad w/ Cranberry Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 268mg12%
Potassium 13mg0%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 96IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.