Use up your holiday leftovers with this easy Leftovers Salad with Dressing Croutons & Lingonberry Vinaigrette!
Salad
2 bunches organic Kale or other organic greens
2-3 C organic leftover roasted veggies
¼ C dried cranberries
1-2 organic shallots, sliced into rings
¼ - 1/3 C Odyssey Traditional Feta Chunks, crumbled
Dressing croutons, recipe follows
Lingonberry Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Dressing Croutons
Leftover dressing, cut into cubes
Lingonberry Vinaigrette
1 jar Felix Lingonberries Spread
2 Tbsp. organic orange juice
Zest from ½ organic orange
2 Tbsp. Wholesome brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp. Woodstock Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
¼ - ½ C Riojana olive oil
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400.
Step 2
Spray a silicone lined mat or parchment paper.
Step 3
Place dressing cubes on mat.
Step 4
Cook for 10 minutes. Carefully flip croutons over. Cook for another 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Step 5
While the croutons are in the oven, add all of your vinaigrette ingredients to a blender except your olive oil. Blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl.
Step 6
While whisking, gradually add in your olive oil until well incorporated. Taste and adjust if needed.
Step 7
In a large bowl, add your greens. Add 2 Tbsp. of dressing, using your hands, massage the kale for a few minutes to soften it up.
Step 8
Add on your veggies, cranberries, shallot, & cheese, mix to combine.
Step 9
Add your crouton, carefully toss to combine.
Step 10
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top.