Here's one thing about me: I love loaded salads no matter the season they are always a great option to have for lunch or to bring to parties... this one is loaded with nuts and colors and a great flavor that will be hard not to love... this is going to knock your tastebuds out!
I think we can all agree that anything with a cranberry and nuts vibe never fails to hit the spot, this recipe is quick and a tastebud pleaser while staying with better ingredients and easy to make! This will make a great healthy and fun recipe for you to make for your family, picky eaters? Give this a try!
About this Cranberry Walnut Pistachio Loaded Salad:
This is extremely easy to make and extremely flavorful! The ingredients are simple and short, and the process of making these is just as minimal and easy, you'll be surprised... your guests and their tastebuds! This recipe is perfect no matter the occasion but I wanted to add a little fun twist by using some Actual Veggies Mushroom Mozzarella Veggie Burgers with the pears, cranberries, walnuts, pistachios and feta cheese... can't get enough!
This Cranberry Walnut Pistachio Loaded Salad recipe is made with all high in protein, fiber, and gluten-free ingredients that will please your tastebuds in every bite. The perfect idea for lunch or dinner.
What's in this Cranberry Walnut Pistachio Loaded Salad?
As I mentioned earlier, feta cheese, lettuce, pear, walnuts, pistachios, cranberries and of course, a veggie burger, used Actual Veggies in Mushroom Mozzarella, a recipe that's super versatile and made with just simple ingredients, perfect for your lunch or dinner recipes, this one for sure!
We also making a greek yogurt dressing with a touch of cranberry juice, garlic, sea salt and the magic of Kosterina Walnut Balsamic Vinegar (this link will give you 15% off your order!)
As a nutritionist I know that healthy eating should be sustainable and convenient without sacrificing any taste. For this recipe I used some Actual Veggies but you can use your favorite ones.
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Overall, these are the ingredients needed for this Cranberry Walnut Pistachio Loaded Salad:
Actual Veggies Mushroom Mozzarella Veggie Burgers
Romaine Lettuce
Spinach
Pear
Sea Salt
Garlic
Pear
Mozzarella Cheese
Dried Cranberries
Kosterina Walnut Balsamic Vinegar (this link will give you 15% off your order!)
Cranberry Juice
Feta Cheese
This were great as a dinner or lunch, this healthy recipe is a keeper so save for later! Remember to keep ingredients wholesome and pick wisely!
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Nutritional Benefits From This Recipe:
Some fiber, plant-based protein and a good dose of copper, manganese and B vitamins from the vegan burgers... since we are using all wholesome ingredients this is a great recipe to make.
Also, remember that cranberries and nuts are a great source of antioxidants, plus we are getting those unsaturated fats... just great for your brain and body!
And for spices, adding real salt, pepper and garlic really amps up any taste and aroma to the recipes; a must and another sneaky way to get some micronutrients such as minerals from the sea salt.
The full instructions and ingredient list is listed below. This is just a super easy and flavorful recipe for you to enjoy and your body will love; source of fiber, nutrients and flavor!
Overall this recipe is:
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Quick and Easy
Meal Prep Friendly
Delicious!
The end result
This are easy to make, moist, flavorful and so addicting! I'm obsessed, and since I have always been a fan of easy recipes with the touch of the pears and walnuts, pistachios plus our homemade cranberry dressing is amazing!
Seriously could eat this Cranberry Walnut Pistachio Loaded Salad recipe any day... simply amazing.
I enjoyed mine with my dinner. But even I enjoyed it alone, the flavor is just so good that I made this recipe a couple of times already. A recipe worth making again no matter the season, perfect to share with your friends and family!
Not boring or complicated! This are a great lunch for kids and grown ups. Pro tip: Prepare these for meal prep and enjoy a nutrient dense meal all week long with different additions; vegetables; grilled, steamed, fresh crunchy salads, etc...
This is a great recipe that your family or friends will love! Easy to prepare and super fresh, great for a brunch, lunch and even a dinner. This recipe is made to enjoy in the most effortless and most delicious way ever, I mean... only simple ingredients!
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With love,
María
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Cranberry Walnut Pistachio Loaded Salad
By María Fernanda López
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 Actual Veggies Mushroom Mozzarella Veggie Burgers
2 cups of chopped lettuce
1 cup of spinach
1 sliced pear
Cranberry Dressing
1/2 tsp of sea salt
1 tsp of garlic
2/3 cup of greek yogurt
2 tbsp of cranberry juice
1/2 tbsp of Kosterina Walnut Balsamic Vinegar (this link will give you 15% off your order!)
Toppings
1/4 cup of crushed walnuts
2 tbsp of crushed pistachios
1/3 cup of dried cranberries
2 tbsp of feta cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven at 350F.
Place your Actual Veggie burger on a baking tray or your air fryer basket.
Air fry for 15 minutes at 365F. Or bake 20 minutes at 350F.
Mix the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
Wash and slice the pear. Wash and drain the lettuce, chop it.
Serve the leafy greens on a plate and top with your veggie burger, pear and toppings.
Drizzle cranberry dressing and enjoy!
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