This Cranberry Apple Salad with Chia Balsamic Vinaigrette is healthy enough to be guilt-free and pretty enough for your holiday dinner!
This post is sponsored by Pompeian.
Not only is this cranberry apple salad super pretty, but it's healthy and easy to make. That's what I am looking for. especially during the busy holidays.
I am always looking for easy and healthy meals. My to-do list seems never-ending these days. Each one of my kids plays sports, then there's CCD class, let's not forget homework.
If you are looking for some other easy to make, healthy salads, you will love this Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad, BLT Egg Salad, Quinoa Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette and definitely this Arugula Beet Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese and Candied Pecans!
All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider!
Why You Should Make This Cranberry Apple Salad with Chia Balsamic Vinaigrette
This salad takes minutes to make for a quick, weeknight dinner and I love having the leftovers for lunch. Feel free to add some grilled chicken or some other protein to it if you'd like.
Now I am not actually saying you can go eat all of the Christmas cookies you want and then go eat a nice, healthy salad. But if you were to overindulge, I would recommend eating this to balance out the sweets.
The dressing is so simple to make and I like to keep in in my refrigerator at all times. The salad is just as easy. I promise.
And with all of the holidays treats lingering around your home and office, why not make something healthy to balance it out?
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Cranberry Apple Salad with Chia Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
The Salad
- 1 6-ounce bag organic baby spinach
- 2 cups shaved brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1 fuji apple cored and chopped
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 plum tomatoes chopped
- 1½ cup white beans thoroughly rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
The Dressing
- ½ cup Pompeian extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Wisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. You can also pour into a small, airtight container and shake vigorously.
- In a large bowl, mix the salad ingredients. Add the dressing and toss before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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Sharina
What's not to love in this flavorful cranberry apple salad recipe? So easy to make and my fam loves it with chia balsamic vinaigrette. Would love to have this again!
Erin
This vinaigrette was spot on! I'll use it in so many other dishes. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Lauren Kelly
Yes! I t in my refrigerator at all times!
Journa Liz Ramirez
I love this recipe. It's good for the health and it's easy to make. Highly recommended!
Lauren Kelly
Thank you Journa!
Linda
Lauren,
I am sure since this is old you are not here but I will take a chance. I cannot eat sweets (high sugars) and I do not like mint (shocker) so if you have recipes please link for me?
This recipe: what can I use to trplace brussel sprouts? Maybe can I use lettuce? Also will it work if I use a bit less beans?
Thank you for your time and I am looking all over you site! Wish I had seen the offer of the resipe label years ago!
Lauren Kelly
Hi Linda! Welcome 🙂
Many of my recipes are sugar free, feel free to use the search bar above. As for this salad recipe, you can use all lettuce if you'd like (Romaine would give a nice crunch and spinach would be delicious) and you can absolutely use less beans. I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
That custom label is so fun! And the salad looks delicious, as always. Nice and hearty for winter!
Liz
Such a gorgeous holiday salad! I love that you added chia seeds to the dressing 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thanks Liz!! 🙂
Diane {Created by Diane}
That salad sure is a beauty. Love the flavors 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Diane!
Carolyn
That's an absolutely gorgeous salad. I'd happily eat that in place of heavier foods!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Carolyn!
Kristy
This salad is beautiful Lauren! And I can't wait to try this dressing 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kristy!!
Lori @ RecipeGirl
My kind of salad- looks delicious and healthy!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Lori!!
leslie
This salad has clllllll of my favorite ingredients! YUM
lauren.kelly
thanks Leslie! My favorites too 🙂
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it's all about the balance and thislooks like a delicious way to balance out holiday sweets
lauren.kelly
I totally agree Heather!
Monique T.
WOW this salad looks so amazing! I cannot wait to make this. I LOVE the personalized label!! Such a great idea. That is going to make a great Christmas present(s)
lauren.kelly
Thank you Monique!
Jersey Girl Cooks
Love the personalized labels. Great salad! I eat them for lunch several times a week.
lauren.kelly
Me too! Thank you 🙂
Christie+-+Food+Done+Light
What a great idea for a Christmas gift. This salad is just perfect too.
lauren.kelly
Thank you Christie!!