How to Make Cranberry Pecan Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says fall quite like a hearty, flavorful salad filled with seasonal ingredients. This Cranberry Pecan Salad is the perfect way to celebrate the cooler weather while still enjoying a healthy and delicious meal. Filled with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and a variety of textures, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser.

The star ingredients of this salad are, of course, cranberries and pecans. The tartness of the cranberries perfectly balances the sweetness of the pecans, creating a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • crumbled feta cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 780mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 296mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 312mg