Grand Ole Opry Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of the Grand Ole Opry Salad, a Southern-inspired delight that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy sliced strawberries, tangy mandarin oranges, crunchy candied pecans, and creamy crumbled goat cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Thinly sliced red onions add a subtle bite, while a homemade balsamic-honey vinaigrette ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for casual family meals, summer gatherings, or even as a showstopping side dish for your next dinner party. Elevate your salad game with this crowd-pleasing, nutritious recipe that celebrates classic Southern charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges, candied pecans, red onion, and crumbled goat cheese.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, Southern-inspired flavors of this beautiful salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.0 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1389 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1820 mg | 39% | |
*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.
