Making a delicious salad any time of day is easier than you think. Check out these 3 easy salad recipes, Cranberry & Pecan, Hearty Veggie & Citrus, and our popular Power Salad, perfect for brightening up any meal.
See also: Kale and Quinoa Salad Recipe with Simple Lemon Dressing
3 Easy Salad Recipes
Salad 1: Winter Cranberry + Pecan
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed greens
- ⅓ cup fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup halved pecans
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 1-2 tbsp balsamic dressing (recipe below)
Directions:
- Lay out a bed of mixed greens.
- Sprinkle on cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with homemade balsamic dressing
Dressing:
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp minced garlic (extra fine mince)
- Pinch of brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Pepper
Directions:
Mix all ingredients except olive oil together in a lidded jar, then pour in oil. Cover jar, shake well and pour as needed. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Salad 2: Hearty Veggie & Citrus
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed greens
- ⅓-¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- a quarter of a sliced bell pepper
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped bacon (optional)
- ½ avocado, diced
- Juice from one orange, or dressing of choice
Directions:
Start with a bed of mixed greens, and layer on each ingredient. Once all toppings are on, squeeze juice from one orange all over salad, or use a dressing of choice. *Raspberry or strawberry vinegarette are also great choices!*
Salad 3: Power Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed greens
- a quarter of a bell pepper, sliced
- ⅓ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup pico de gallo
- 1 boiled egg, sliced
- 1-2 tbsp ranch dressing
Directions:
- Start with a bed of mixed greens.
- Layer on bell pepper, mushrooms, pico, and top with a sliced boiled egg.
- Drizzle on ranch dressing.
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