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Spring salad with goat cheese and vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl

Spring Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

A light and fresh salad featuring mixed greens, goat cheese, and a sweet-tart balsamic vinaigrette that's perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups Mixed greens (spring mix, baby spinach, or arugula blend)
  • 4 oz Goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Avocado, diced Add last to keep it fresh
  • 1/2 cup Toasted walnuts Toast lightly for more flavor
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinaigrette Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and spin the mixed greens dry; place them in a large salad bowl.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
  3. Dice the avocado and scatter it over the top.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese evenly across the salad.
  5. Scatter the toasted walnuts over everything.
  6. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Toss gently with tongs until ingredients are lightly coated and evenly distributed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve the salad right after tossing to keep the greens and avocado fresh. If you have leftovers, store the components separately in an airtight container.

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