Brie and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Brie and Roasted Red Pepper Salad, a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and nutty elements. Featuring a medley of fresh, crisp mixed greens, velvety Brie cheese, smoky roasted red peppers, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this gourmet dish is brought together with a luscious homemade dressing of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes and effortlessly elegant, it’s ideal for everything from a light lunch to an impressive dinner starter. Perfectly complementing the texture contrasts and bold flavors, this salad is a versatile crowd-pleaser you’ll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or mesclun)
- 5 ounces Brie cheese
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or freshly roasted)
- 1 quarter cup toasted walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the greens by rinsing them thoroughly under cold water. Drain and pat dry using a salad spinner or kitchen towel.
2. Slice the Brie cheese into small wedges or cubes, and set aside.
3. If using jarred roasted red peppers, drain and pat them dry with paper towels. Slice them into thin strips.
4. Toast the walnuts if desired by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted red pepper strips, and toasted walnuts.
7. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
8. Arrange the wedges or cubes of Brie on top of the salad and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Brie and Roasted Red Pepper Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.2 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2757 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1876 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
