Salad with Fruit and Cheese
Brighten up your mealtime with this irresistibly fresh and flavorful Salad with Fruit and Cheese, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Featuring a vibrant medley of mixed greens, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and crunchy toasted pecans, this salad sings with natural goodness. Crumbled goat cheese lends a creamy, tangy touch, while a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette ties the dish together with a hint of sophisticated acidity. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a show-stopping centerpiece at your next gathering. Perfect for vegetarians and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad is a celebration of fresh flavors and wholesome textures in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce mix)
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 0.5 cup Pecans, toasted and chopped
- 4 ounces Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the sliced strawberries and blueberries to the salad greens.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Let them cool slightly, then add to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the balsamic vinaigrette, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1398 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1228 mg | 26% | |
*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.
