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Homemade Fresh Cranberry Walnut Salad with Feta

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A quick and easy salad featuring tart fresh cranberries, crunchy toasted walnuts, and creamy feta cheese tossed with mixed greens and a tangy maple-Dijon dressing. Perfect for Thanksgiving or a simple weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (about 100g) fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup (60g) walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup (75g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 5 cups (150g) mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (40g) pomegranate arils (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the walnuts: Place chopped walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Prepare the cranberries: Rinse and pat dry fresh cranberries. Roughly chop into halves or quarters, leaving a few whole for texture.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
  4. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens. Pour about half the dressing over greens and toss gently to coat.
  5. Add toppings: Sprinkle chopped cranberries, toasted walnuts, crumbled feta, sliced red onion, and pomegranate arils (if using) over dressed greens. Drizzle remaining dressing on top.
  6. Toss and serve: Gently toss everything together until evenly distributed. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, toast walnuts just before serving. If making ahead, keep dressing separate and add just before serving. Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness. Use block feta and crumble yourself for best texture.

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Keywords: fresh cranberry salad, cranberry walnut salad, feta salad, Thanksgiving salad, quick salad, easy salad, holiday salad

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