Apple and Goat Cheese Salad
Well-balanced salad that combines crisp apples with creamy goat cheese, leafy greens, and complementary textures like nuts and dried fruit—finished with a light, tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- 6 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 2 medium apples chopped
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup green grapes halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4½ tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tbsp chopped walnuts toasted
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Build the base: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apples, raisins, and grapes.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Toss gently: Pour dressing over the salad and toss just until coated.
- Finish intentionally: Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese just before serving.
Notes
Nutrition per serving (estimated): 261 kcal · 12g fat (2g saturated) · 39g carbohydrates · 4g fiber · 29g sugar · 4g protein · 40mg sodium · 3mg cholesterol. Calculated from the ingredients listed; treat as an estimate.
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