Champagne Vinaigrette and Mixed Green Delight

Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and refreshing "Champagne Vinaigrette and Mixed Green Delight." This quick and easy recipe combines the delicate tang of homemade champagne vinaigrette—crafted with extra virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic—with a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sharp red onion. Topped with the sweet crunch of candied pecans and the creamy decadence of crumbled goat cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a sophisticated choice for a light starter, a wholesome side dish, or even a refreshing lunch. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking the best in gourmet salad creations!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spring mix, arugula, spinach, etc.)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Candied pecans
• 0.25 cup Goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Alternatively, you can place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously until well combined.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Step 3

Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat the greens evenly.

Step 4

Top the salad with candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese for added texture and flavor.

Step 5

Serve immediately as a light starter or a vibrant side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(691.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	991.2

Total Fat 86.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 32.1mg	0%
Sodium 1065.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 20.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 281.4mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1395.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.6%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 16.4%