Christmas Salad with Chestnuts and Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Christmas Salad is a favorite around the holidays. Baby greens and spinach with a cranberry balsamic vinaigrette are topped with roasted chestnuts, feta cheese, and dried cranberries.
Ingredients
- 6 Ounce Mixed baby greens or baby spinach
- ½ Cup Roasted Chestnuts Coarsely Chopped
- ½ Cup Feta Cheese
- ½ Cup Dried Cranberries
Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Garlic Clove minced
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Cranberries Finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Black Pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and finely chop 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries. Place in a salad dressing carafe along with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Shake to combine then add in the honey and slat and fresh black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
- Coarsely chop the roasted chestnuts.
- Place the rinsed baby greens in a bowl and top with the feta cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped chestnuts.
- Top with the cranberry balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2715IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
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