Blue Cheese and Dried Cranberry Tossed Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Blue Cheese and Dried Cranberry Tossed Salad
20 min.
6
256kcal

Suggestions

This Blue Cheese and Dried Cranberry Tossed Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The crisp, refreshing cucumber and juicy grape tomatoes pair perfectly with the tangy blue cheese and sweet-tart cranberries. Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch, while the balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with its sweet and acidic notes.

This salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. It's a good source of vitamins A, K, and C, as well as folate and manganese. The baby greens provide a boost of antioxidants, while the blue cheese contributes a good amount of protein and calcium. The pecans add heart-healthy fats, making this salad a well-rounded and satisfying dish.

Perfect as a side dish or starter, this salad can also be enjoyed as a light snack or even a meal on its own. It's vegetarian and gluten-free, making it an inclusive option for a variety of diets. Impress your guests or treat yourself to a flavorful and healthy dish with this Blue Cheese and Dried Cranberry Tossed Salad.

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup balsamic vinaigrette 
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried
  • 0.5  cucumber english sliced
  • 0.8 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
  •  baby greens chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein6.7%
Fat69.34%
Carbs23.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.5
Glycemic Load
0.3
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.384782578634%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.95mg
Delphinidin
0.61mg
Catechin
0.6mg
Epigallocatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.19mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
2.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.91kcal
12.8%
Fat:20.39g
31.37%
Saturated Fat:3.65g
22.8%
Carbohydrates:15.85g
5.28%
Net Carbohydrates:12.59g
4.58%
Sugar:10.5g
11.67%
Cholesterol:8.44mg
2.81%
Sodium:402.84mg
17.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:4.43g
8.87%
Vitamin A:6833.39IU
136.67%
Vitamin K:84.11µg
80.11%
Folate:112.86µg
28.22%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.84%
Fiber:3.26g
13.03%
Phosphorus:100.27mg
10.03%
Calcium:99.75mg
9.98%
Potassium:334.54mg
9.56%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.46%
Copper:0.17mg
8.36%
Vitamin C:6.38mg
7.73%
Magnesium:28.82mg
7.2%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.99%
Iron:1.13mg
6.3%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.25%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.02%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.76%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.75%
Selenium:2.38µg
3.4%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.19%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.29%
Source:Allrecipes