Mushroom Apple and Goat Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Mushroom Apple and Goat Cheese Salad, a perfect harmony of earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors. Tender sautéed baby bella mushrooms, crisp Honeycrisp apple slices, and creamy crumbles of goat cheese come together on a bed of vibrant mixed greens. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette featuring apple cider vinegar ties the dish together with its zesty-sweet notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this fresh and flavorful salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whether you're seeking a healthy meal or a showstopper for entertaining, this easy recipe delivers both nourishment and sophistication in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
- 1 medium Apple (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
Clean and dry the baby bella mushrooms. Slice them thinly.
Core and thinly slice the apple into small wedges. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until they are tender and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Be careful not to burn them.
In a large serving bowl, combine the salad greens, sautéed mushrooms, apple slices, and toasted walnuts.
Crumble the goat cheese over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the prepared honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.8 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 59.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1900 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1891 mg | 40% | |
*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.
