Windsor Court Salad
Elevate your salad game with the elegant and vibrant Windsor Court Salad, a refreshing blend of fresh greens, fruits, and creamy accents. This stunning recipe features a medley of baby spinach, arugula, and radicchio, layered with sweet, juicy strawberries, zesty mandarin orange segments, and buttery avocado slices. Toasted slivered almonds add a delicate crunch, while crumbled goat cheese lends a tangy creaminess that ties every bite together. The star of the dish is the homemade champagne vinaigrette—a silky combination of champagne vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—that brings the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes and full of flavor, this salad is ideal as a sophisticated appetizer or a light yet satisfying main course. Perfect for entertaining or elevating a weeknight dinner, the Windsor Court Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup radicchio
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.333 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach, arugula, and radicchio. Combine them in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries thinly. Add the slices to the salad bowl along with the mandarin orange segments.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin wedges. Gently add the avocado slices to the salad mixture.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool before adding to the salad.
Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the salad for a creamy, tangy element.
To make the champagne vinaigrette, whisk together champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients thoroughly.
Serve immediately, dividing the salad into individual plates or bowls for an elegant presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2386 mg | 51% | |
*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.
