Goat Cheese Greens and Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Goat Cheese Greens and Walnut Salad, a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh mixed greens, rich and tangy crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts for an irresistible crunch. A homemade balsamic-honey dressing, whisked with extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness, ties it all together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch, elegant dinner starter, or side dish for any occasion, this salad delivers gourmet flair without the fuss. Packed with texture and vibrant flavors, it's a must-try for goat cheese enthusiasts and salad lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set the dressing aside.
Arrange the mixed greens in a large serving bowl or on individual plates.
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and sprinkle over the greens.
Scatter the toasted walnuts on top of the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Toss lightly if desired or serve as-is for guests to mix themselves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 429 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% | |
*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.
