Cranberry, Glazed Walnut, Orange, Avocado, and Blue Cheese Salad

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I first made this salad for my family's Thanksgiving dinner several years ago as a starter, and it was a big hit. This recipe was inspired after I had some pear and walnut salad at a restaurant. Since I'm a busy professional woman and don't have lots of time to cook, I wanted to make something quick and easy, yet tasty, using premade ingredients you can find at regular grocery stores.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (5.5 ounce) package mixed salad greens with spinach

  • ¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries

  • ¾ cup glazed walnuts

  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

  • ¾ cup crumbled bleu cheese

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

  • 2 tablespoons cranberry vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place the salad greens into a salad bowl, and sprinkle with dried cranberries, walnuts, mandarin orange sections, blue cheese, and avocado chunks. Drizzle the salad with the dressing, toss, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

505 Calories
30g Fat
54g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 505
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 585mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 173mg 13%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 581mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.