Heart-Healthy Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Wholesome, vibrant, and irresistibly flavorful, this Heart-Healthy Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette is a feast for the senses and your well-being. Packed with a colorful array of nutrient-rich mixed greens, sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this refreshing salad is crowned with creamy crumbled goat cheese for a luxurious touch. The pièce de résistance lies in the homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette—a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors enhanced with Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of seasoning. Ready in just 20 minutes, this antioxidant-rich and heart-friendly dish makes an ideal choice for lunches, light dinners, or elegant gatherings. Indulge in a simple, yet sophisticated salad that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by lightly toasting the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a small bowl, prepare the honey balsamic vinaigrette by whisking together the honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk the vinaigrette, ensuring the mixture emulsifies and thickens.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese.
Pour the prepared honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss all the ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Divide the salad into four serving plates and enjoy this refreshing, heart-healthy dish immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.7 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1893 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1386 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.
