Three Forks Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and flavorful Three Forks Salad, a perfect harmony of fresh greens, juicy fruits, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted pecans. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish combines mixed baby greens and peppery arugula with sweet sliced strawberries and delicate pear slices, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. The simple yet sophisticated balsamic glaze dressing, enhanced with a splash of lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or even a stunning addition to your holiday spread. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with freshness, the Three Forks Salad will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed baby greens
- 1 cup Arugula
- 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
- 1 medium Pear, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.333 cup Pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens and arugula.
Gently toss in the sliced strawberries and pear to distribute the fruits evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted pecans over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine or serve with the dressing on the side for individual customization.
Plate the salad onto individual dishes or serve family-style directly from the salad bowl.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and balanced Three Forks Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1241 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1658 mg | 35% | |
*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.
