Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious dish featuring a blend of fresh spring greens topped with toasted walnuts, tangy cranberries, and creamy goat cheese. Perfect for both a side dish or a light meal, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Customize the ingredients to your taste and enjoy a refreshing culinary experience.
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
spring greens, lettuces
4 ounces (rinsed and dried)
walnuts
2 ounces (toasted and rough chopped)
dried sweetened cranberries
2 ounces (no additional preparation)
goat cheese
2 ounces (crumbled)
raspberry walnut vinaigrette
to taste (no additional preparation)
salt and pepper
to taste (no additional preparation)
Instructions
1
Thoroughly rinse and dry the spring greens. Divide the greens evenly between two bowls.
2
Scatter the toasted walnuts and dried cranberries over the greens, distributing them equally between both bowls.
3
Crumble the goat cheese over the salads, ensuring even coverage.
4
Drizzle the raspberry walnut vinaigrette over the salads to taste.
5
Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to your preferred flavor.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base ingredient for the Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Salad?
The base of the salad consists of 4 ounces of spring greens and lettuces.
How should the spring greens be prepared?
The spring greens should be thoroughly rinsed and dried before assembly.
What type of nuts are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 ounces of walnuts.
How should the walnuts be prepped before adding them to the salad?
The walnuts should be toasted and rough chopped.
What kind of cranberries are recommended?
Dried sweetened cranberries are used for this salad.
How much goat cheese is required?
The recipe requires 2 ounces of crumbled goat cheese.
What dressing pairs best with this salad?
A raspberry walnut vinaigrette is recommended to be used to taste.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
The instructions suggest dividing the ingredients evenly between two bowls, implying two servings.
Is this salad considered a healthy option?
Yes, it is described as a vibrant and nutritious dish and is tagged as healthy.
Can I serve this as a main meal?
Yes, this salad is suitable as both a side dish or a light meal.
How do I ensure even coverage of the cheese?
The instructions specify to crumble the goat cheese over the salads to ensure even coverage.
When should I add the salt and pepper?
Season with salt and pepper as the final step, adjusting to your preferred flavor.
Is this a quick recipe to make?
Yes, the recipe is tagged as both quick and easy.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 6 total ingredients in this recipe.
What kind of flavor profile can I expect?
This salad offers a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors.
Can I customize the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe encourages you to customize the ingredients to your specific taste.
How much vinaigrette should I use?
The vinaigrette should be drizzled over the salad according to your personal taste.
What is the recommended weight for the dried cranberries?
You should use 2 ounces of dried sweetened cranberries.
Are there any specific preparation steps for the cranberries?
No, the cranberries require no additional preparation.
What tags define this salad?
Tags include salad, spring mix, goat cheese, walnuts, cranberries, healthy, quick, easy, refreshing, and light meal.
How are the walnuts and cranberries distributed?
Scatter the walnuts and cranberries over the greens, distributing them equally between two bowls.
What does the description say about the texture?
The description highlights a delightful balance of various textures including creamy cheese and crunchy walnuts.
Is this a refreshing dish?
Yes, the description refers to it as a refreshing culinary experience.
Can I substitute the spring greens?
While the recipe calls for spring greens, the description notes you can customize it to your taste.
What is the first step in the instructions?
Thoroughly rinse and dry the spring greens, then divide them between two bowls.
Is there any information on calories?
No, the caloric information is not provided in the raw data.
Does the recipe use raw goat cheese?
The recipe calls for 2 ounces of goat cheese, prepared by crumbling.
Is the salad gluten-free?
Based on the ingredient list, the items are naturally gluten-free, though one should check the label on the vinaigrette.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all the listed ingredients are vegetarian-friendly.
What seasoning is suggested?
The recipe suggests using salt and pepper to taste.