Description
This Winter Salad with Tangy Homemade Vinaigrette is a delightful mix of mixed greens, fruits, cheese, and nuts tossed in a flavorful dressing. It’s a perfect dish for the colder months, offering a refreshing and tangy taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Greens Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced
- 1 small pear, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup candied or toasted pecans
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, pear slices, dried cranberries, goat cheese, pecans, and red onion.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad before serving. Gently toss to coat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute walnuts or almonds for the pecans if desired.
- Add grilled chicken or roasted squash for a heartier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
