2023-09-18
By Healthyt Eater
mediterranean
Salad
Tip: Use a food processor to quickly chop fresh cranberries for your salad. This tool makes chopping cranberries much faster and ensures even-sized pieces, perfect for distributing evenly throughout your salad.
Tip: Toasting cashews in the air fryer is a fast way to enhance their flavor and texture. Set the air fryer to 350°F for 3-5 minutes, shaking halfway through to ensure even toasting, and you’ll have crispy, golden cashews in no time.
Tip: If your cranberry salad includes fruits or vegetables that need slicing (like apples or carrots), use a mandoline slicer to quickly create uniform slices. This tool saves you time and ensures your ingredients are consistently cut for a professional-looking salad.
Fresh cranberries add a tart and vibrant flavor to the salad. If fresh is unavailable, dried cranberries are a great alternative.
Lightly toasting cashews brings out their natural oils and enhances their crunchiness, making them the perfect complement to the salad.
To balance the tartness of cranberries, consider adding a touch of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
Leafy greens such as spinach or arugula pair wonderfully with cranberries and cashews, adding freshness and a healthy touch.
Soft cheeses like goat cheese or feta can enhance the flavor of the salad, providing a creamy contrast to the crunch of the cashews.
A light vinaigrette made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of mustard will complement the natural flavors of cranberries and cashews.
Preparation Time 15 min
Cook Time 10 min
Total time 25 min