Christmas Salad with Chestnuts and Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Christmas Salad with Chestnuts and Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 6 Ounce Mixed baby greens or baby spinach; ½ Cup roasted chestnuts; ½ Cup feta cheese; ½ Cup dried cranberries; ½ Cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ Cup balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove; 1 Tablespoon honey; 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; black pepper; salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6
Calories
290 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Christmas Salad with Chestnuts and Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Iris Warren

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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 Information

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Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 178mg (7%) Potassium 248mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 2715IU (54%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	290kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	14g	70%
Cholesterol	11mg	4%
Sodium	178mg	7%
Potassium	248mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	16g	32%
Vitamin A	2715IU	54%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	98mg	10%
Iron	1mg	6%