Red and Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Name: Red and Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head frisee (about 5 ounces); 1 head red-leaf lettuce (about 10 ounces); 4 ounces baby spinach; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries; 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 1/2 ounces Manchego cheese

Servings: persons

1 head frisee (about 5 ounces)
1 head red-leaf lettuce (about 10 ounces)
4 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 ounces Manchego cheese

1
Tear the frisee and red-leaf lettuce into bite-size pieces; combine with the spinach in a large bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
In a blender, combine the cranberries, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, and oil; puree until the mixture is smooth.
4
Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the salad greens in a bowl; toss to combine.
5
Divide the salad among serving plates.
6
Using a vegetable peeler to shave thin slices, divide the cheese among individual salads.
7
Serve with cranberry vinaigrette on the side.
8
(Per serving)
9
Calories: 140
10
Fat: 9g
11
Cholesterol: 5mg
12
Carbohydrate: 15g
13
Sodium: 192mg
14
Protein: 3g
15
Fiber: 2g

218

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head frisee (about 5 ounces), 1 head red-leaf lettuce (about 10 ounces), 4 ounces baby spinach, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries, and more.

Yes, Red and Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!