Healthy Holiday Winter Mixed Greens Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette

One of the best tips for eating well at holiday gatherings is to bring a healthy dish for all to enjoy. All of the ingredients can be found at your local grocery store or Target so if you are traveling and need an easy and healthy dish for your gathering or potluck, this salad recipe will have you covered!

Winter Mixed Greens Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette

Salad ingredients:

• 5 oz. organic spring mix
• 1 medium sized apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 6 oz. feta cheese crumbles
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 4 oz. pomegranate arils (seeds)
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

Dressing ingredients:

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp. whole grain or Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dressing according to the recipe, which can be made up to 3 days in advance
2. Assemble the salad, toss with dressing and serve.

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Variations:

• Lettuce: You can substitute any greens of choice. Spinach, kale, shredded brussels sprouts, arugula
• Nuts: Any chopped nuts or seeds could work- walnuts, slivered almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or none
• Cheese: Goat cheese or raw cheddar cheese or none for a dairy free option
• Vegetables/Fruits: Substitute or add pear, roasted butternut squash, orange or grapefruit supremes (segments), fennel, or roasted beets