Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese
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Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese
Description
Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese combines leafy greens with sweet strawberries and chewy craisins coated on creamy goat cheese balls. The cheese is rolled into small portions, crusted in a chopped almond and craisin mix, and chilled until serving. The dressing is a vinaigrette blending olive oil, cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, honey, and shallot, which offers a subtle sharpness and sweetness to the berries and greens. As a result, this salad has contrasting crunchy, creamy, and juicy elements that create a balanced flavor and texture profile.
The method involves mixing the cheese with the nut-fruit crust and refrigerating it while preparing a bright dressing to toss with the greens and strawberries. This approach keeps the cheese firm and flavorful. The salad can be served plated on individual dishes or tossed in one large bowl, suited for casual or more formal settings.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons almonds chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 5 oz mixed baby greens 8 cups
- 3 tablespoons craisins chopped
- 1 -1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1- 1/2 cups strawberries sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese cold, soft log form
- 2- 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon shallot minced
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Roll the cheese into 12 small balls with your hands, 1/3 oz each. In a small bowl combine the nuts and craisins. Roll the cheese in the nut mix and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
- Combine the salad ingredients in a big salad bowl and toss with dressing or you can divide the ingredients equally between four plates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups salad, 3 balls | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7.5g | 15% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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