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Vibrant Cranberry Bog Salad Recipe with a Fun Twist

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This Vibrant Cranberry Bog Salad captures the tangy essence of fresh cranberries, paired with sweet, crunchy, and savory components for a refreshing and bold dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups mixed greens (arugula, romaine, or kale)
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the cranberries thoroughly and pat them dry. If desired, toss them in a teaspoon of honey and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Wash the baby spinach and mixed greens, then dry them using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel.
  3. Peel and segment the mandarin oranges. Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden, stirring frequently.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach, mixed greens, mandarin oranges, pomegranate arils, cranberries, and red onion.
  7. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle the candied nuts evenly on top.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to crush the cranberries or pomegranate arils.
  9. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter for presentation and serve fresh.

Notes

[‘Use fresh cranberries for better texture and flavor.’, ‘Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed.’, ‘Toast nuts for enhanced flavor and crunch.’, ‘Chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving for maximum freshness.’]

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Keywords: cranberry salad, holiday salad, fresh cranberries, healthy salad, gluten-free salad, vegetarian salad

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