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Cranberry, Goat Cheese, and Pecan Salad
This Cranberry, Goat Cheese, and Pecan salad with Mixed Greens and Balsamic vinaigrette is an easy, vegetarian, gluten-free side or main.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 cups baby mixed greens or spring mix, arugula, spinach (about 2.5 oz.)
- 1/4 cup Thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup candied pecans or walnuts honey toasted or any kind will do
- 2 oz. soft goat cheese (chevre)
For the Dressing (see notes):
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In the bottom of a large mixing bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together until well emulsified.
- Add the baby greens (4 cups) and toss together well with tongs to coat in the dressing.
- Add the sliced red onion (1/4 cup), the dried cranberries (1/4 cup), and the candied nuts (1/4 cup) to the bowl on top of the greens. Use the tines of a fork to crumble the soft goat cheese (2 oz.) directly into the bowl.
- Toss everything gently together. Divide into two serving bowls or plates and serve.
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Notes
- The dressing is an approximate two-serving version of my Creamy Maple Balsamic Dressing. I like just making a big batch and using about 3 tablespoons of it for this salad recipe.
- If you don't want to make a dressing from scratch, use your favorite balsamic vinaigrette, poppyseed dressing (I like Briana's), or my favorite bottled dressing: Marie's White Balsamic Shallot.
- This recipe can serve four as a small side dish. It can be doubled for larger servings or for more people.
Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
1209IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 1209IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.