Dried Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Dried Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette—a vibrant blend of flavors and textures that’s as elegant as it is effortless. Peppery baby arugula forms the perfect base for sweet, chewy dried cherries, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and crunchy toasted pecans, creating a harmonious balance in every bite. The homemade Dijon vinaigrette, featuring olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and a touch of mustard, ties it all together with a tangy, slightly sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal as a stunning starter, a light lunch, or a side dish for dinners and gatherings. Packed with nuanced flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s a refreshing twist on classic salads that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Baby arugula
- 0.5 cups Dried cherries
- 0.5 cups Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cups Pecans (toasted)
- 0.25 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Toast the pecans: Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly darkened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together or shake the jar vigorously until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
3. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, add the baby arugula. Top with dried cherries, crumbled goat cheese, and the toasted pecans.
4. Dress the salad: Drizzle the desired amount of Dijon vinaigrette over the salad. Use salad tongs or two large spoons to gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
5. Serve: Divide the salad among plates or serve family-style directly from the bowl. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1528 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 832 mg | 18% | |
*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.
