California Pizza Kitchen White Balsamic Provencal Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of the California Pizza Kitchen White Balsamic Provençal Salad, a bright and refreshing dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. This salad combines tender mixed baby greens and peppery arugula with the sweet tang of cherry tomatoes and roasted asparagus, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The addition of Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onions, creamy goat cheese crumbles, and crunchy candied pecans elevates every bite. Tossed in a silky white balsamic vinaigrette made with honey and Dijon mustard, this salad offers a harmonious blend of savory and sweet notes. Perfect as a light main course or an elegant appetizer, it's a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes, making it a must-try for your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed baby greens
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Asparagus, trimmed and roasted
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 cup Goat cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Candied pecans
- 3 tablespoons White balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast for 8-10 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred. Let cool and cut into 2-inch pieces.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, roasted asparagus, red onion slices, and Kalamata olives.
Drizzle the white balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with goat cheese crumbles and candied pecans for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.8 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2942 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2769 mg | 59% | |
*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.
