Rustic Dried Cherry Salad
Elevate your salad game with this delightful Rustic Dried Cherry Salad, a flavorful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines six cups of fresh mixed greens with the tart chewiness of dried cherries, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and the buttery crunch of toasted pecans, creating a harmonious medley of textures. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite, beautifully balanced by a homemade balsamic vinaigrette featuring the richness of olive oil, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard for depth. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this vibrant and rustic salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying entrée. Perfect for spring picnics, elegant dinners, or casual gatherings, this recipe bursts with wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Dried cherries
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup Toasted pecans
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cherries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*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.
