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Recipe 1: Cranberry Pecan Salad
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Optional Additions:
- Sliced grilled chicken
- Avocado slices
- Fresh broccoli florets
How to Make:
- In a large salad bowl or on a plate, mix the greens, dried cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.
- Mix the salad gently so that all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- If you want more, add any optional additions like grilled chicken, avocado slices, or fresh broccoli florets.
Serve the Cranberry Pecan Salad as a refreshing and colorful addition to your any special day!
How many calories in a pecan cranberry salad?
Here’s a list of the ingredients for the Cranberry Pecan Salad, organized by their nutritional benefits:
Nutritional Information Graph
Here’s a graph to visualize the nutrition values of the Cranberry Pecan Salad and optional additions:
Nutritional Breakdown
| Nutrient | Base Salad | Grilled Chicken | Avocado | Broccoli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 | 140 | 120 | 55 |
| Protein | 5 g | 30 g | 1.5 g | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g | 0 g | 6 g | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 0 g | 5 g | 5 g |
| Sugars | 14 g | 0 g | 0.5 g | 2 g |
| Total Fat | 13 g | 2 g | 11 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 0.5 g | 1.5 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 100 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 80 mg | 5 mg | 50 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 10 mg | 10 mg | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 1.5 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.7 mg |
Serving Suggestions Based on Timing:
| Time | Serving Suggestion |
|---|
| Lunch | Serve with a side of whole-grain bread or a light soup. |
| Dinner | Enjoy with a side of lean protein like grilled chicken or fish. |
| Pre-Workout | Add some avocado slices for extra energy. |
| Post-Workout | Consider adding sliced grilled chicken for extra protein. |
| Snack | Pair with a piece of fruit for a balanced snack. |
| Appetizer | Serve in small portions before a main course. |
Recipes 2:Winter Citrus Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
- Mixed Salad Greens – 4 cups
- Oranges – 2, peeled and segmented
- Grapefruit – 1, peeled and segmented
- Pomegranate Arils – 1/2 cup
- Red Onion – 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Sliced Almonds – 1/4 cup
- Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing – 1/4 cup
Optional Additions:
- Goat Cheese Crumbles
- Sliced Grilled Shrimp
- Fresh Mint Leaves
How to Make It
- Combine Ingredients: Take a large bowl or plate. Add mixed greens, orange segments, grapefruit segments, pomegranate arils, red onion, and sliced almonds.
- Add Dressing: Pour the citrus vinaigrette dressing and a small amount of citrus juice over the salad.
- Add Optional Toppings: Top with goat cheese crumbles, grilled shrimp, or fresh mint leaves, if desired.
- Toss Gently: Mix gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve: Now serve these delicious winter salads! Decorate with extra mint leaves or almonds for a beautiful presentation.
Winter Citrus Salad Nutrition Information
Nutritional Information Summary
| Component | Base Salad | Goat Cheese | Grilled Shrimp | Mint Leaves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | 75 | 112 | 10 |
| Protein | 3 g | 5 g | 23 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20 g | 1 g | 1 g | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 1 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 8 g | 6 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 4 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 20 mg | 155 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 150 mg | 250 mg | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 150 mg | 50 mg | 10 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50% DV | – | – | – |
| Vitamin C | 100% DV | – | – | – |
| Vitamin D | 0% DV | – | – | – |
| Vitamin E | 10% DV | – | – | – |
| Folate | 15% DV | – | – | – |
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