Warm Apple and Goat Cheese Salad
Delight your taste buds with this Warm Apple and Goat Cheese Salad, a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors that make every bite irresistible. Featuring crisp mixed greens as the base, this recipe is elevated by caramelized apple slices cooked in butter and a hint of brown sugar, adding a warm, fruity sweetness. Creamy goat cheese crumbles provide a tangy contrast, while toasted pecans bring a delightful crunch. Drizzled with a luscious maple balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is as satisfying as it is elegant. Ideal for a cozy fall lunch or as a stunning starter for a dinner party, this easy 20-minute recipe combines seasonal ingredients and bold textures to create a showstopping dish. Perfect for those seeking quick, gourmet meals or fresh salad inspiration with a seasonal twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 large Apple (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 1 cup Pecans
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then arrange them evenly on four plates or a large serving platter.
Core and thinly slice the apple into wedges. Leave the skin on for extra color and texture.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the apple slices and sprinkle the brown sugar over them. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the apples are caramelized and softened but not mushy.
While the apples are cooking, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Once the apples are done, remove them from the heat. Divide the warm apple slices and toasted pecans among the plates of salad greens.
Crumble the goat cheese on top of each salad.
Drizzle the maple vinaigrette evenly over each salad and serve immediately while the apples are still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1293 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1001 mg | 21% | |
*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.
