Description
Brighten your winter days with this vibrant winter salad, a delightful mix of fresh greens, roasted root vegetables, and zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Each bite is a crunchy celebration of seasonal flavors, perfect for any occasion—from cozy dinners to festive gatherings. Packed with nutrients and customizable to your taste, this salad will become a staple on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 2 cups roasted root vegetables (carrots, beets, sweet potatoes)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette (homemade from 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp mustard)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop root vegetables into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with dried cranberries and toasted nuts.
- Once the root vegetables have cooled slightly, gently fold them into the greens along with crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and mustard until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg