Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

Name: Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz goat cheese; ¼ cup almonds; 2 TBSP roasted shelled sunflower seeds; 10 asparagus spears; 3-4 cups baby arugula leaves; 6-8 fresh ripe strawberries; 1 kiwi; 2-3 TBSP roasted lightly salted almonds; strawberry balsamic vinegar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
431 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

Reese Morris

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Just say no to boring salads! This sweet and savory Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad is flecked with strawberries and kiwi and topped with a fruity balsamic dressing.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 oz goat cheese
¼ cup almonds unsalted
2 TBSP roasted shelled sunflower seeds
10 asparagus spears or to taste
3-4 cups baby arugula leaves
6-8 fresh ripe strawberries chopped or sliced
1 kiwi peeled + sliced
2-3 TBSP roasted lightly salted almonds sliced or whole
strawberry balsamic vinegar for drizzling

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Instructions

Place sunflower seeds and almonds in a plastic bag and pulverize with a glass olive oil bottle or any such object you choose! You can also go old fashioned and chop them or utilize a food processor if you'd prefer. The goal is to have finely crushed nuts and seeds for coating your goat cheese.
Roll your goat cheese into balls, then roll each ball in the crushed almond mixture to coat, pressing gently to help as much of the mixture stick as possible. Set aside.
Blanch your asparagus in boiling water for approx. 2 minutes until tender yet firm, then toss in ice water to halt the cooking process.
Chop asparagus + set aside.
Now let's make a salad!
Top your arugula with asparagus, strawberries, kiwi, goat cheese balls, almonds, and any other toppings that float your boat!
Drizzle with strawberry balsamic vinegar and dig in!

Notes

Recipe yields 2 side salads or one extra large salad.
Blueberries would also be amazing in this salad, so feel free to add them if you have 'em!
I used my favorite strawberry-infused balsamic vinegar for this salad. They can be found in select grocery stores, online, and in olive oil/vinegar shops. You can absolutely use regular balsamic vinegar too, both options work great!
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on amount of balsamic added and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 257mg (11%) Potassium 751mg (21%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1942IU (39%) Vitamin C 72mg (80%) Calcium 248mg (25%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	431kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	31g	48%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	26mg	9%
Sodium	257mg	11%
Potassium	751mg	16%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	1942IU	39%
Vitamin C	72mg	80%
Calcium	248mg	25%
Iron	5mg	28%