Oregon Coast-Inspired Cranberry and Walnut Holiday Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A vibrant holiday salad combining fresh mixed greens, tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a citrus vinaigrette inspired by Oregon’s coastal flavors. This American-inspired holiday recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, dried cranberries, walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup, toasted and chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1 large, peeled and segmented orange
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups mixed salad greens, 3/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese, and 1 large peeled and segmented orange.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the prepared citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a fresh, bright holiday side or starter.