Salad Greens with Grapefruit and Goat Cheese
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Salad Greens with Grapefruit and Goat Cheese recipe is a refreshing twist on your everyday salad. Lush mixed salad greens provide the perfect base for juicy, sweet-tart grapefruit segments, while creamy goat cheese and toasted pecans add richness and crunch. The star of the dish? A zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, and a touch of honey, perfectly balancing the flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this stunning salad is ideal as a light side dish or a wholesome main offering. Packed with vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s the perfect showstopper for any meal or gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 grapefruit
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup pecans (toasted)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, and set them aside in a large salad bowl.
Peel the grapefruits. Using a sharp knife, cut between the membrane to segment the fruit, collecting the juice in a small bowl as you work. Set the segments aside.
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Let them cool slightly.
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of the reserved grapefruit juice until emulsified.
Gently toss the salad greens with half of the vinaigrette to coat evenly.
Top the greens with the grapefruit segments, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted pecans.
Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top, or serve it on the side.
Serve immediately as a side or light main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.4 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1267 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1491 mg | 32% | |
*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.
