Mixed Greens with Raspberries and Walnuts
Brighten up your table with this elegant Mixed Greens with Raspberries and Walnuts salad—perfect for any gathering or a quick, healthy meal! This vibrant dish combines crisp mixed greens, juicy bursts of fresh raspberries, and the irresistible crunch of toasted walnuts, topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese for the ultimate flavor balance. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with Dijon mustard, ties the ingredients together with a tangy-sweet flair. Ready in just 10 minutes, this refreshing salad is both visually stunning and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish. Keywords: mixed greens, raspberry walnut salad, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, easy salad recipe, healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and gently pat dry the raspberries. Add them to the bowl of greens.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly, then add to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese on top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and well combined.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the greens are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.3 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1954 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1390 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.
