The Greensted

The Greensted Signature Wacky Salad

As seen on Fox 9 News, this salad is a great addition to any weeknight dinner. Add a protein and you’ve got a full meal. Certainly can impress your guests. It is a little sweet and a little tangy — just the right balance!

Servings	Prep Time
7-8servings	20-30minutes

Servings	Prep Time
7-8servings	20-30minutes

Ingredients

16 ounce bag The Wacky Salad Greens with Microgreens
2ounces Zesty MixOr your favorite Microgreens
1Small Package Sno Pac Frozen Blueberries or RaspberriesUse fresh if available
3-4ounces Favorite granolathe nuttier the better
1-2ounces dried CranberriesPRO TIP: Add to Dressing to plump
2-3 ounces Fresh Parmesan CheeseShredded or rough cut

Dressing

3oz Jelly – choose an unusual flavor i.e. Red Pepper or Wine Jelly(not jam) makes a nice contrast to the sweet
3-4 teaspoons Champagne infused vinegar
2-3tablespoons Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Blood Orange or other infused flavor)Blood Orange is our favorite
1/2teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2teaspoon ground cinnamonOr Garam Masala spice
1/2teaspoon lemon juice
1/8teaspoon Salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

For dressing: Put jelly in a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients and whisk together. Stir in dried cranberries or save to add to salad. Add freshly ground pepper per taste preference.
Salad: Place salad greens and additional microgreens in a large serving bowl OR spread on a large platter. Note: if plating individually, spread ingredients equally on 6-7 plates, hand-pass dressing.
Arrange berries on top (if frozen, let thaw slightly)
Rough cut your Parmesan cheese, granola, and cranberries if saved. Drizzle dressing on top OR put dressing in a small serving dish to pass.

Recipe Notes

Make-ahead tip: Prepare dressing adding cranberries. Let sit overnight.

Add a protein: Add cooked black beans, garbanzo beans or cooked, sliced chicken.