Description
Thanksgiving Recipes: Cranberry Walnut Spinach Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that adds a burst of flavor and color to your holiday table. This delightful salad features tender spinach, sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect as a side or light main course, it can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal addition to any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- ? cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- ? cup crumbled feta cheese
- ? cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the spinach thoroughly and dry using paper towels or a salad spinner.
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine rinsed spinach, cranberries, toasted walnuts, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately either plated or in the mixing bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg