Nutty Cran Feta Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Nutty Cran Feta Salad—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that’s as delicious as it is nutritious! Crisp mixed salad greens serve as the base, while dried cranberries, creamy crumbled feta, and toasted pecans or walnuts add irresistible texture and richness. Thinly sliced red onion provides a hint of sharpness, all tied together with a perfectly balanced homemade balsamic vinaigrette featuring olive oil, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is ideal as a show-stopping side dish or a light meal. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for your next gathering or weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g. spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted, if preferred)
• 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, chopped (and optionally toasted) nuts, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful side or a light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	523.6 grams (523.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1431

Total Fat 106.30g	136%
Saturated Fat 20.30g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 2271mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 99.60g	36%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 74.50g
Protein 20.80g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 411mg	32%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1064mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.5%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 27.7%