Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

This goat cheese salad recipe is a quick, fresh, and flavorful dish featuring creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and sweet balsamic vinaigrette – ready in just 15 minutes.

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Course: Light Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Chill & Prep Time: 0

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 290kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Large salad bowl Glass preferred for presentation
1 Salad spinner Or use clean towels
1 Whisk For vinaigrette
1 Small mixing bowl For dressing
1 Sharp knife For slicing beet or other add-ins

Ingredients

Main Salad

6 cups Mixed greens Arugula, baby spinach, lettuce blend
4 oz Crumbled goat cheese Soft chèvre
0.5 cup Candied pecans Or toasted walnuts
0.33 cup Dried cranberries Unsweetened if possible
1 medium Roasted beet Optional; sliced

Dressing

3 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar High quality
0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil Smooth base
1 tablespoon Honey Can sub maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Helps emulsify
Salt and pepper To taste

Instructions

Wash and dry greens thoroughly. Roast beet if using.
Whisk balsamic, honey, and mustard; slowly add olive oil; season.
Add greens to bowl; top with cheese, pecans, cranberries, and beets.
Drizzle dressing, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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