Winter Goat Cheese Salad Served with Apricot Dressing
Brighten up your table this season with a refreshing Winter Goat Cheese Salad served with a luscious homemade apricot dressing. This vibrant salad combines tender mixed greens, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts for a delightful contrast in textures. Sweet dried apricots are transformed into a silky dressing enhanced with white balsamic vinegar and honey, creating the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Optional pomegranate seeds add a pop of color and a burst of tartness, making this salad as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or a quick, nutritious weeknight meal. Serve it as a standalone starter or alongside your favorite winter entrée for a satisfying seasonal treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 6 pieces Dried apricots
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp White balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 cup Toasted walnuts
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the apricot dressing. Finely chop the dried apricots into small pieces and place them into a blender or food processor.
Add the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the chopped apricots.
Blend the mixture until smooth, then set aside. Add a splash of water if the dressing is too thick.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and toasted walnuts. Add pomegranate seeds if desired for a burst of color and flavor.
Cut the goat cheese into small cubes or crumble it gently with a fork. Add the goat cheese to the salad for a creamy texture.
Drizzle the prepared apricot dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Winter Goat Cheese Salad with Apricot Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.3 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1080 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1731 mg | 37% | |
*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.
