Whole30 Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Whole30 Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette—a delicious fusion of fresh, seasonal ingredients and nutritious indulgence. Featuring tender mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is crowned with crumbled goat cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts for a delightful texture explosion. The star of the dish is the homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette, crafted with Whole30-compliant honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and balsamic vinegar for a perfectly balanced sweet-and-savory flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome and gluten-free recipe is ideal for a refreshing lunch or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers craving simple yet sophisticated meal ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Whole30 compliant honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Whole30 compliant honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad mixture and add the toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the prepared honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and evenly distribute the dressing.
Transfer the tossed salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.
Serve immediately as a refreshing light lunch or as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.3 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1373 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2336 mg | 50% | |
*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.
