Champagne Vinaigrette and Mixed Green Delight
Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and refreshing "Champagne Vinaigrette and Mixed Green Delight." This quick and easy recipe combines the delicate tang of homemade champagne vinaigrette—crafted with extra virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic—with a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sharp red onion. Topped with the sweet crunch of candied pecans and the creamy decadence of crumbled goat cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a sophisticated choice for a light starter, a wholesome side dish, or even a refreshing lunch. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking the best in gourmet salad creations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spring mix, arugula, spinach, etc.)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Candied pecans
- 0.25 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Alternatively, you can place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously until well combined.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat the greens evenly.
Top the salad with candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a light starter or a vibrant side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1066 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*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.
