Herbed Green Cranberry Salad with Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Cranberry Compote
-
8
ounces
fresh cranberries
-
3
Tbsp
maple syrup
-
½
tsp
lemon or orange zest
-
1
pinch
sea salt
-
3-4
Tbsp
lemon or orange juice
Pecans
-
1
cup
raw pecans
-
2
tsp
avocado or coconut oil
-
2
Tbsp
maple syrup
-
2
tsp
coconut sugar
-
⅛
tsp
salt
-
⅛
tsp
ground cinnamon
-
⅛
tsp
cayenne pepper
Cranberry Vinaigrette
-
4
Tbsp
cranberry compote
-
2
Tbsp
maple syrup
-
1
pinch
sea salt
-
1
pinch
black pepper
-
2
Tbsp
red wine vinegar
-
1
Tbsp
lemon juice
-
2
Tbsp
avocado oil
-
2
Tbsp
water
Salad
-
7
cups
mixed greens
-
1
cup
chopped fresh herbs
-
1
cup
sliced cucumber
Optional Toppings
-
to taste
crispy baked chickpeas
-
to taste
macadamia nut cheese
Instructions
- Prepare optional toppings if using them.
- Make the cranberry compote by boiling cranberries with maple syrup, zest, salt, and juice, then simmer until thickened.
- Toast the pecans in a skillet, then add oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and spices, cooking until well combined.
- Blend or whisk the cranberry compote with the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth, adding water to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble the salad by layering greens, herbs, cucumber, and pecans, and top with optional ingredients.
- Serve with the vinaigrette dressing.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
424
Total fat
29.2g
Total carbohydrates
37.7g
Total protein
6.9g
Sodium
112mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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