Description
A fresh and vibrant spring greens salad tossed with creamy crumbled feta, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnut pieces, and a tangy champagne dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Greens
- 9 ounces spring mix salad greens
- 9 ounces baby spinach
Mix-ins
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 4 ounces dried cranberries
- ½ cup walnut pieces or walnuts
Dressing
- 6 ounces champagne salad dressing
Instructions
- Chop Walnuts: If using walnut halves, roughly chop them on a cutting board with a knife to ensure even texture in the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add spring mix, baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and walnut pieces. Pour the champagne salad dressing over the salad.
- Toss Salad: Toss the salad thoroughly so the greens and mix-ins are evenly coated with the dressing. For best results, toss from both side to side and top to bottom to distribute ingredients evenly. Chill if not serving immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best served the same day for optimal freshness and texture, although it can be stored for up to three days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Because the cranberries, cheese, and nuts tend to sink to the bottom, toss the salad carefully before serving and consider reserving some mix-ins to sprinkle on top for an attractive presentation.
- Chilling the salad after tossing enhances the refreshing flavors but avoid dressing the salad too far in advance to prevent sogginess.
