Soft Goat's Cheese Salad with Pecans

Delight your taste buds with this elegant and flavorful Soft Goat's Cheese Salad with Pecans, a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors. Featuring a bed of fresh mixed baby greens adorned with luscious crumbles of soft goat cheese, juicy strawberries, and warm, toasted pecans, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, lightly sweetened with honey and balanced with Dijon mustard, ties all the elements together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal as a light lunch, sophisticated starter, or a crowd-pleasing side. Elevate your salad game with this easy, gourmet recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 cups Mixed baby greens
4 oz Soft goat cheese
1 cup Pecans
1 cup Fresh strawberries
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a small skillet over medium heat and add the pecans.

Step 2

Toast the pecans for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool.

Step 3

Wash and pat dry the mixed baby greens and strawberries. Slice the strawberries into thin slices.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.

Step 5

Divide the mixed greens evenly among four serving plates.

Step 6

Crumble the soft goat cheese and distribute it evenly over the greens.

Step 7

Top each plate with the toasted pecans and strawberry slices.

Step 8

Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over each salad just before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(397.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	753.9

Total Fat 68.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 85.0mg	0%
Sodium 722.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 25.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324.8mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 891.9mg	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: 79.0%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 7.9%