Cranberry Salad with Pecans Recipe
This fresh and vibrant Cranberry Salad with Pecans combines crisp mixed greens with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese, all brought together by a tangy, homemade maple-Dijon dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons maple syrup (can substitute with golden syrup)
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the desired amount of the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Then, crumble the goat cheese evenly on top. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper in the dressing according to your taste preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute goat cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it entirely.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with golden syrup or honey if preferred.
- Toast the pecans lightly for an enhanced nutty flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be prepped ahead if salad and dressing are stored separately.
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