Spring Mix with Walnuts Cranberries and Goat Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spring Mix with Walnuts, Cranberries, and Goat Cheese—a deliciously fresh combination that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring crisp spring mix greens, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and crunchy, toasted walnuts, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Creamy goat cheese crumbles add a luxurious tang, while a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with a subtle sweetness. Seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome meal. Whether you're preparing it for a weeknight dinner or showcasing it at a festive gathering, this recipe delivers on both taste and presentation. Perfect for healthy eating and quick prep, it’s a must-try salad that celebrates fresh ingredients at their finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups spring mix salad greens
- 1 cup walnuts
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the spring mix salad greens.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Add the toasted walnuts and dried cranberries to the bowl with the salad greens.
Crumble the goat cheese into small chunks and sprinkle it evenly over the salad.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad.
Season the salad with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper, to taste.
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly combined and coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a light and flavorful side dish or as a standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.7 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.2 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 856 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*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.
