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Cruciferous Crunch Salad with Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Cruciferous Crunch Salad is a simple holiday side that can be quickly tossed together by using Trader Joe’s pre-shredded Cruciferous Crunch salad mix, and contributing a few festive add-ins. In this case, walnuts and dried cranberries are VIPs to the Cruciferous Crunch Salad party.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cruciferous Crunch Salad
  • 1 ounce bag Trader Joe’s Cruciferous Crunch salad mix (which contains shredded Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, green and red cabbage)
  • 3-4 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup crushed raw walnuts
  • ½ cup or so Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette (recipe follows, makes the perfect amount for this salad)

Instructions

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  1. Add bag of Trader Joe’s Cruciferous Crunch salad mix to a bowl. Drizzle Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette over the salad mix and toss to coat.
  2. Add in 3-4 tablespoons dried cranberries and ¼ cup crushed raw walnuts. Toss again lightly to incorporate. 
  3. For best results, prepare 30 minutes to 1 hour ahead of time. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. Use within 24 hours once dressed.

Notes

  • *Nutrition information was calculated with an online nutrition calculator and should be considered estimates.

Nutrition Information

Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 27mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.