Whole30 Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and delicious Whole30 Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like mixed greens, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The tangy crumbles of goat cheese pair beautifully with the homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette, made with Whole30-compliant ingredients for a perfectly balanced blend of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is an ideal choice for a refreshing lunch or a light, elegant appetizer. Easily customizable and bursting with texture and flavor, it’s a wholesome addition to your Whole30 meal plan or a satisfying dish for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Walnuts, toasted
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Whole30 compliant honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Whole30 compliant honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Step 2

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Crumble the goat cheese over the salad mixture and add the toasted walnuts.

Step 5

Drizzle the prepared honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.

Step 6

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and evenly distribute the dressing.

Step 7

Transfer the tossed salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing light lunch or as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1048.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1467.0

Total Fat 129.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 64.1mg	0%
Sodium 1372.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 36.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 363.5mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2336.4mg	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: 76.7%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 13.8%