Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring fresh greens, dried cranberries, and pecans dressed with a zesty citrus vinaigrette, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh greens (romaine and arugula)
- Freshly squeezed orange juice
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped pecans
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Honey or maple syrup
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the greens thoroughly, tearing romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and adding arugula.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the greens with the vinaigrette, ensuring the leaves are well-coated.
- Sprinkle the dried cranberries and chopped pecans over the salad.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or let it sit for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
Freshness of ingredients is key. Avoid overdressing the salad and ensure greens are at their peak freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas salad, festive salad, holiday recipe, citrus vinaigrette