Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Baby Greens Salad with Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, a dish that combines the freshness of baby greens with the tangy sweetness of cranberries and the rich, nutty flavor of walnuts. This salad recipe is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, offering a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Accompanying this main salad recipe are three additional variations: a tangy Orange Vinaigrette, a creamy Avocado Dressing, and a simple Lemon Vinaigrette. Whether you prefer a citrusy kick, a creamy richness, or a classic lemon tang, these variations cater to diverse taste preferences. Each dressing recipe is crafted with carefully selected ingredients to complement the baby greens and enhance the overall salad experience.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
MIXED GREENS WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
It takes just 20 minutes to make a tart vinaigrette that's then tossed with dressed-up spring greens.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients except cranberries with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in cranberries.
- In serving bowl, toss all salad ingredients with vinaigrette just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
CRANBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD
I stock up on cranberries each fall when I visit a cranberry festival. I always have plenty on hand at Christmastime for making special holiday dishes, including this tangy salad. -Patricia Slater, Pefferlaw, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, salad greens, oranges, cheese and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, orange juice and zest. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MIXED BABY GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Here's a classic greens salad with vinaigrette. Check out the variation tips for making three other great tasting salads.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, beat all Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
- In serving bowl, toss vinaigrette and all Salad ingredients just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg
GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the cranberries in a small saucepan; add the honey and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the liquid thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then roughly chop. Stir the olive oil and vinegar into the cooled cranberries. (Add more honey, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the vinaigrette is too tart.) Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the lettuce and watercress in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon the vinaigrette over the lettuce and top with the walnuts and herbs. Toss before serving.
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with glazed walnuts and rich blue cheese add interest to the mix.-Gretchen Farr, Port Orford, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRANBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
The cranberries add that perfect sweet-tart flavor to this dressing. You can substitute dried cherries or raspberries for the cranberries.
Provided by Lisa Weston
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar, cranberries, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Stream oil into the mixture while whisking continually; continue whisking until the oil emulsifies into the vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 217.3 mg, Sugar 3 g
BABY GREENS SALAD WITH CRANBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
This is a lovely salad for a holiday brunch or dinner party! The dressing is so yummy!! I've subbed a mild blue cheese for the goat cheese, and both are equally tasty. From Mary Ann Vitale, owner of La Taverna Restaurant in La Jolla CA.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Greens
Time 21m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the vinegar, cranberry sauce and shallot. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 5 to 7 minutes; set walnuts aside.
- To serve the salad, toss the greens with enough of the vinaigrette to moisten and arrange on plates.
- Sprinkle each salad with goat cheese, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts.
BABY GREENS AND BERRY SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1.In a small bowl, beat the sour cream, apple juice concentrate, poppy seeds, onion and salt with wire whisk until blended.
- 2.Divide the salad greens among 6 salad plates. Top each evenly with the berries.
- 3.Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with almonds before serving.
BABY GREENS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine mustard and vinegar in the bottom of a bowl. Stream in extra-virgin olive oil, whisking dressing as oil is added. Add greens to the bowl. Toss and turn greens with tongs to evenly coat them with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.
Provided by Nancy W
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Heat the cranberry and orange juice in a small saucepan, over medium heat until it boils. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Strain cranberry mixture into a large bowl using a fine mesh strainer. Whisk in vinaigrette and sugar until well combined.
- Add salad mix and half the dressing into a large bowl and toss with tongs until lettuce is coated. Add tomatoes and cucumber slices and gently toss. Add more dressing if necessary. Transfer to serving platter and top with croutons.
Tips:
- Use a variety of baby greens for a more flavorful salad. Arugula, spinach, and mesclun are all great choices.
- Wash the baby greens thoroughly before using them. This will remove any dirt or debris.
- Make sure the cranberries are fresh and plump. Dried cranberries can also be used, but they should be soaked in warm water for 10 minutes before adding them to the salad.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the dressing. A cheap balsamic vinegar will not have the same flavor as a more expensive one.
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad. You may need to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it. This will prevent the greens from wilting.
Conclusion:
This baby greens salad with cranberry balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh greens. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it is also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish. The cranberry balsamic vinaigrette adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the salad, and the walnuts add a crunchy texture. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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