Festive Tossed Salad Recipe
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Festive Tossed Salad

By: Kate Hilts 
"'I like to serve this when we're having company because it's quick, easy and goes with just about anything,' writes Kate Hilts of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Dried cranberries and feta cheese add a delightful touch to the colorful salad that's a snap to toss together with packaged greens."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (59)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages Italian-blend salad greens
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, water and salad dressing mix; shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, onion, cheese and cranberries. Serve with dressing.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fabulous tossed salad! It's easy to make and tastes great. The combination of feta cheese and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by CALIGAL76   view full review
I got lots of compliments on this when I served it at a birthday party. The only thing I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2007 by DTNYC   view full review
This is a fabulous salad and my family loves it. The only substitution I make is red wine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by Denise   view full review
I made this salad for 90 people last night (I love the way we can enter the number of servings...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by JPK72   view full review
Loved this recipe, it was a big hit at a potluck meeting I went to. I added almonds to it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by karen1960 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Easy salad--made it for a teacher luncheon and went over big! Wait until the last minute to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Barb   view full review
Tasty and colorful! The dressing in particular is great all by itself. I have some in my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by morecoffeeplz   view full review
I made this for a 4th of July potluck. It was perfect - easy to make, gorgeous to look at, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by ANGIEC23   view full review
I made this for family and friends and it received rave reviews! I made it just as it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by CMDOUGHTY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This salad was delicious. I don't love to make salad because it seems boring. But this one...

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