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Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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
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!
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.