Red Seasonal Salad

Brighten up your table with the vibrant and nutritious "Red Seasonal Salad," a celebration of bold, natural hues and fresh, seasonal flavors. Packed with an array of red-hued ingredients like crisp red leaf lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and tangy red onion, this salad is a feast for the senses. Sweet and savory additions like pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and optional creamy goat cheese elevate the texture and taste profile of this dish. Tossed in a homemade red wine vinegar and honey vinaigrette, this quick 15-minute recipe is perfect for serving as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy main course. Offering a medley of flavor, color, and crunch, this wholesome salad is ideal for showcasing seasonal produce while delighting your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Red leaf lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 0.25 cup Cranberries (dried)
• 0.25 cup Goat cheese (optional)
• 0.25 cup Walnuts
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the red leaf lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips. Add to the salad.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice half of a red onion into rings or half-moons. Add for a zesty bite.

Step 5

Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and walnuts over the salad for added texture and sweetness.

Step 6

If using goat cheese, crumble it over the salad for a creamy element.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 8

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of fresh, seasonal flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	811.4 grams (811.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	964

Total Fat 76.80g	98%
Saturated Fat 17.20g	86%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.10g
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 1553mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 51.50g	19%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 30.60g
Protein 23.80g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254mg	20%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1606mg	34%

*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: 69.6%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 20.8%