Low Fat Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Low Fat Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious! Featuring a delightful medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is topped with creamy low-fat goat cheese crumbles and toasted walnuts for a satisfying crunch. The star of the recipe is the homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette, blending sweet honey, tangy balsamic vinegar, and rich olive oil into a perfectly balanced dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and flavorful salad is ideal as a light lunch, dinner starter, or impressive dish for entertaining. Perfect for those seeking a wholesome, low-fat salad recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 4 ounces Low fat goat cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Begin by washing and drying the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
3. Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.
Step 4
4. Thinly slice the red onion and toss it with the greens and veggies in the bowl.
Step 5
5. Break the low fat goat cheese into small crumbles and sprinkle over the salad.
Step 6
6. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Allow them to cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
Step 7
7. For the vinaigrette, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Step 8
8. Drizzle the honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, making sure to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 9
9. Gently toss the salad to mix all the components together, then serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1107.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1163.0 |
| Total Fat 80.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 31.3g | |
| Cholesterol 40.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1244.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 86.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 62.0g | |
| Protein 37.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 423.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2084.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories