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    Home » Diet » Vegetarian Recipes

    Cranberry Avocado & Blue Cheese Salad

    Published: Feb 6, 2014 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Dec 11, 2019 · 571 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    Cranberry Avocado Blue Cheese Salad - Quite simply, this avocado salad is amazing. You'll want it every day but it is perfect for a special occasion.

    Cranberry Avocado Blue Cheese Salad

    Today is a dreary winter day where it is especially cold. I never like cold weather, but with a baby I like it even less because it typically means we are cooped up inside. I always feel too guilty to take her on unnecessary outings in the cold, because like me, Skye really isn't a fan. With the cranky days of teething still lingering on, this can make for some really long days.

    To cheer myself up, I decided to make a salad. Now you might be thinking that chocolate is more in order for cheering up, but this is kind of a special salad.

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    Spicy roasted walnuts, creamy blue cheese, and avocado tossed with a slightly sweet dressing that is to die for.

    If ever there was a salad to swoon over, this is the one. Yes, it is a little work but it is a company worthy, get yourself out of a funk kind of salad.

    If you are short on time, this salad is still great with plain walnuts. You can also double the walnuts and save the rest for another use.

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    Cranberry Avocado & Blue Cheese Salad

    ​​​​​​​Cranberry Avocado Blue Cheese Salad - Quite simply, this avocado salad is amazing. You'll want it every day but it is perfect for a special occasion.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time4 mins
    Total Time34 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 201kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • Walnuts
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup walnuts
    • 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar
    • Dressing
    • ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • 2 tablespoons onion fresh minced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil OR 1 tablespoon chia seeds + ½ cup water
    • Salad
    • 12 ounces salad greens
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup blue cheese OR goat cheese
    • 2 avocados peeled and diced
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    Instructions

    • *To make walnuts, *Combine sea salt, cumin, cardamom, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
    • Heat olive oil in a small skillet. Add walnuts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and spices and cook until the sugar melts, stirring often to prevent burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
    • To make dressing, If using chia gel, combine chia seeds with water and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes until a gel forms.
    • Combine white vinegar, maple syrup, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, garlic, mustard powder and sea salt in a jar or blender. Shake vigorously or blend until combined. Add olive oil or chia gel and mix until well combined.
    • To make salad, Toss together field greens, cranberries and cheese (optional) in a large bowl. Add avocado and gently toss with desired amount of dressing. Top with walnuts and serve with additional dressing if desired.

    Notes

    With Oil: Servings 8, Calories 381, Fat 34.7g, Carbohydrates 16.8g, Protein 5.4g, Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 466mg, Fiber 5.4g, Sugars 8.5g With Chia Gel: Servings 8, Calories 293, Fat 23.3g, Carbohydrates 18.1g, Protein 6.1g, Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 466mg, Fiber 6.7g, Sugars 8.5g

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.8mg
    Cranberry Avocado Blue Cheese Salad

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      January 15, 2018 at 1:20 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like my kind of salad.

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    2. Nilufer

      March 17, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Hi,
      I was searching your site for your Cranberry Avocado, Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange poppy seed dressing and came across this instead. I have made the other one on numerous occasions and it was always appreciated by my guests. Will certainly try this and let you know how it turned out.

      Reply
    3. Nilufer De Mel

      March 20, 2018 at 6:19 am

      5 stars
      Made this for a special dinner and it was a huge hit. Didn't have to change anything.... Beautiful and unusual flavours. Brilliant...

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      • Wendy Polisi

        March 20, 2018 at 12:44 pm

        I am so glad that you enjoyed it! I know it is a bit more work than your average salad, but it is still one of my favorites!

        Reply

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