Simple Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberries
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 193kcal
This Simple Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberries is my FAVORITE go-to salad! With creamy goat cheese, crunchy red onions, candied pecans and tart cranberries, it truly is the ultimate sweet and savory combo. Serve as a side at dinner, the holiday table or pair it with your favorite protein to make a complete meal!
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Ingredients
Salad:
- 8 cups baby mixed greens or spring mix arugula, spinach (about 5 oz.)
- 1/2 medium red onion (120g) thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (40g) I used reduced sugar
- 1/3 cup candied pecans (40g)
- 4 oz. goat cheese use the log
Creamy Balsamic Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (30g)
- 3 Tbsp light mayonnaise (45g)
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup (15g)
- 2 tsp olive oil (10g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a bowl or jar. Whisk (or shake) until all ingredients are mixed together well.
- Add the mixed greens to a large bowl. Add the sliced red onion, dried cranberries, candied nuts and goat cheese to the bowl on top of the greens. If serving immediately, go ahead and toss with dressing. If not, you can store dressing separately so salad keeps fresh longer.
- Toss everything gently together. Divide into four serving bowls or plates. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and serve!
- If you wish to make this salad last longer, you can store the dressing separate from the salad. Then just add the dressing whenever you’re ready to eat. Storing separately, the salad will stay fresh for 4-5 days.
Notes
To make dairy-free: use dairy-free cheese (or omit).
MFP entry: LFF Simple Salad with Goat Cheese (Salad only)
1/6 portion (80g)
Nutrition per serving: 148 calories 13.5C / 8.4F / 4.6P
Nutrition per serving: 148 calories 13.5C / 8.4F / 4.6P
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 portion (100g) | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 11.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 7.8g