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Cranberry Apple Salad with Chia Balsamic Vinaigrette

December 6, 2014 by lauren.kelly 21 Comments

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This salad is healthy enough to be guilt-free and pretty enough for your holiday dinner!

This Cranberry Apple Salad with Chia Balsamic Vinaigrette is so delicious you will want to make it every day!Not only is this salad super pretty, but it’s healthy and easy to make.   I’m sold right there.  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.  Hey, no wonder why I am always so tired…

This 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.  For me, this is down right PERFECT!

Would you like to see your own recipe on a label on a bottle of Pompeian Olive Oil?  Pompeian is helping consumers cherish those recipes by offering personalized Pompeian bottles, complete with a customizable label and family photo.  Isn’t that so cool?  Check mine out…

Cranberry Apple Salad with chia Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pompeian Olive Oil

I love this so much! And it would make a cute holiday gift too.  You buy your friend a 24 oz bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and make them a personalized label with their favorite recipe on it!  Visit Pompeian’s Facebook page  or website to create your very own personalized bottle of Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil with one of your most cherished family recipes and a family photo.  It took me less than 5 minutes to create mine!
Ok, back to this salad… You see how simple the dressing was to make.  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?

This Cranberry Apple Salad with Chia Balsamic Vinaigrette is simple to make, healthy and delicious! #PompeianHoliday

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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
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 plum tomatoes chopped
  • 1 โ„2 cup white beans thoroughly rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

The Dressing

  • 1 โ„2 cup Pompeian extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 โ„2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 โ„2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Wisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. You can also pour into a small, airtight container and shake vigorously.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the salad ingredients. Add the dressing and toss before serving.

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.  Kinda genius, right?

This Cranberry Apple Salad takes minutes to prepare and is delicious! #PompeianHoliday

 

I hope you love this as much as I do!  I think I’ll make this for Christmas Eve! Have a great day ๐Ÿ™‚

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian.

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Comments

  1. leslie says

    December 8, 2014 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    This salad has clllllll of my favorite ingredients! YUM

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    • lauren.kelly says

      December 8, 2014 at 11:58 am

      thanks Leslie! My favorites too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Christie+-+Food+Done+Light says

    December 8, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    What a great idea for a Christmas gift. This salad is just perfect too.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      December 8, 2014 at 5:47 pm

      Thank you Christie!!

      Reply
  3. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    December 8, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    Love the personalized labels. Great salad! I eat them for lunch several times a week.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 8, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Me too! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Monique T. says

    December 8, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    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)

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 8, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you Monique!

      Reply
  5. Carolyn says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    That’s an absolutely gorgeous salad. I’d happily eat that in place of heavier foods!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      December 8, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks Carolyn!

      Reply
  6. [email protected]+press says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    it’s all about the balance and thislooks like a delicious way to balance out holiday sweets

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    • lauren.kelly says

      December 8, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      I totally agree Heather!

      Reply
  7. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    My kind of salad- looks delicious and healthy!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      December 8, 2014 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks Lori!!

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Such a gorgeous holiday salad! I love that you added chia seeds to the dressing ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • lauren.kelly says

      December 9, 2014 at 12:20 am

      Thanks Liz!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Kristy says

    December 8, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    This salad is beautiful Lauren! And I can’t wait to try this dressing ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • lauren.kelly says

      December 8, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks Kristy!!

      Reply
  10. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    December 8, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    That salad sure is a beauty. Love the flavors ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • lauren.kelly says

      December 9, 2014 at 12:19 am

      Thanks so much Diane!

      Reply
  11. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    That custom label is so fun! And the salad looks delicious, as always. Nice and hearty for winter!

    Reply

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