Superfood Blend Salad with Cranberry Shrub Vinaigrette

Thanksgiving dinner usually means a mix of rich, heavy dishes like creamy casseroles, buttery potatoes, and gravy on everything. That’s why it’s great to add a fresh, simple salad to the table.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• Area 2 Farms’ Superfood Blend

• 1/2 cup shaved Pecorino or Ricotta Salata

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

• 1/2 cup walnuts or pinenuts, roasted and chopped

• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped dill

For the Cranberry Shrub Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup cranberry shrub

• 2 Tbsp orange juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Make the vinaigrette.
   Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.

2. Prepare the greens.
   Run a knife through the lettuce once or twice or tear the larger leaves in half.

3. Assemble the salad.
   Mix all salad ingredients together in a large bowl, reserving some nuts and cheese for garnish. Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of vinaigrette.

4. Taste and adjust.
   Add more salt and dressing as needed, tasting as you go.

Chef’s Tips

• If your red onion is especially strong, soak the slices in cold water for 15–45 minutes to mellow the flavor.

• Make ahead: The vinaigrette can be prepared up to 3–4 days in advance and stored in the fridge.

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