Winter Salad
Brighten up your winter gatherings with this vibrant Winter Salad, featuring crunchy mixed greens, warm roasted sweet potatoes, tangy dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese. Drizzled with a zesty balsamic dressing, this salad is the perfect balance of hearty and refreshing. It’s not only visually stunning but also a delightful accompaniment to any winter feast, ensuring you feel light and satisfied after indulgent meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes (cubed)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens.
- Once cooled slightly, add roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, and nuts to the greens.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; drizzle over the salad just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg