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Spring salad featuring fresh greens and crispy goat cheese

Spring Salad with Crispy Goat Cheese

A vibrant salad combining fresh mixed greens, roasted beets or sweet berries, topped with crispy goat cheese medallions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Greens
  • 4 cups mixed greens
Fruits and Veggies
  • 1 cup roasted beets or fresh berries
Nuts
  • ½ cup toasted pecans
Cheese
  • 8 oz goat cheese medallions Ensure goat cheese is at room temperature before baking.
Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice Adjust according to taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place goat cheese medallions on the baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy on the outside, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted beets or fresh berries, and toasted pecans.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  6. Top the salad with crispy goat cheese medallions before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately or prepare in advance and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Adjust the dressing to your taste; add honey for sweetness if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for a day or two, but add dressing just before serving. Space the medallions out on the baking sheet for the crispiest cheese. Don’t skip toasting the pecans; it enhances their flavor significantly.