Paleo Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Elevate your meal with this vibrant Paleo Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette—a perfect fusion of fresh, wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Crisp mixed baby greens serve as the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, peppery radishes, and sharp red onion. Creamy goat cheese and earthy raw pecans bring a delightful richness to every bite. The star of the dish is the homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette, a perfect blend of tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, all whisked with extra-virgin olive oil and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, this Paleo-friendly salad is not only nutritious but also irresistibly flavorful, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing dinner option. Serve it immediately to enjoy the perfect combination of textures and tastes in every forkful!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed baby greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 4 large radishes, thinly sliced
• 0.25 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 0.5 cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced radishes, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 2

Crumble the goat cheese over the top of the salad ingredients.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped raw pecans evenly over the salad.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the honey balsamic vinaigrette by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, honey, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a refreshing Paleo-friendly salad rich in flavors and textures.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1054.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1613.7

Total Fat 137.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 89.1mg	0%
Sodium 1993.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 542.4mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2487.4mg	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: 74.0%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 15.9%