Description
This Festive Greens Christmas Salad brings together seven delightful flavors perfect for the holiday season. Crisp mixed greens paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onions, creamy feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, sweet dried cranberries, and a splash of balsamic vinaigrette create a vibrant, refreshing salad that embodies the spirit of Christmas joy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a festive, nutritious addition to any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash and dry the salad greens. Rinse the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water and spin them in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Combine the ingredients. In a large salad bowl, add the dried mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- Add the dressing. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
- Toss the salad gently. Using salad tongs or clean hands, toss the salad gently to ensure that all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing without bruising the greens.
- Serve immediately. Transfer the salad to serving bowls or plates and enjoy fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly prepared balsamic vinaigrette or your favorite store-bought variety.
- Walnuts can be lightly toasted for added crunch and nuttiness if desired.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain freshness and crispness.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds based on preference.
- To make this salad vegan, omit the feta cheese or replace it with a plant-based cheese alternative.
