Winter Goat Cheese Salad Served with Apricot Dressing
Brighten up your table this season with a refreshing Winter Goat Cheese Salad served with a luscious homemade apricot dressing. This vibrant salad combines tender mixed greens, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts for a delightful contrast in textures. Sweet dried apricots are transformed into a silky dressing enhanced with white balsamic vinegar and honey, creating the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Optional pomegranate seeds add a pop of color and a burst of tartness, making this salad as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or a quick, nutritious weeknight meal. Serve it as a standalone starter or alongside your favorite winter entrée for a satisfying seasonal treat!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 6 pieces Dried apricots
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp White balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 cup Toasted walnuts
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the apricot dressing. Finely chop the dried apricots into small pieces and place them into a blender or food processor.
Step 2
Add the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the chopped apricots.
Step 3
Blend the mixture until smooth, then set aside. Add a splash of water if the dressing is too thick.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and toasted walnuts. Add pomegranate seeds if desired for a burst of color and flavor.
Step 5
Cut the goat cheese into small cubes or crumble it gently with a fork. Add the goat cheese to the salad for a creamy texture.
Step 6
Drizzle the prepared apricot dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your Winter Goat Cheese Salad with Apricot Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (603.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1910.4 |
| Total Fat 158.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 89.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1184.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 92.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.3g | |
| Protein 49.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 334.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1675.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories