Mixed Greens with Pecans Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant recipe for Mixed Greens with Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Dried Cranberries—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This quick and easy salad features a medley of fresh mixed greens like arugula, spinach, and baby kale, adorned with rich, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries. Tossed with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, infused with honey and Dijon mustard for a subtle tang, this dish makes an elegant side or light meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, brunch spreads, or festive gatherings. With its eye-catching presentation and irresistible flavor combination, this salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and baby kale or any blend of choice)
- 0.5 cups Pecans
- 4 ounces Goat cheese
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, pecans, goat cheese (crumbled into small pieces), and dried cranberries.
2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
4. Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all the ingredients with the dressing, being careful not to mush the goat cheese.
5. Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1334 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1158 mg | 25% | |
*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.
