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Spring Salad with Goat Cheese

Vibrant Spring Salad with Goat Cheese and Blueberry Bliss

Enjoy this vibrant spring salad with goat cheese and fresh blueberries for a delightful seasonal dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups mixed spring greens any seasonal greens
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries can substitute with other berries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts lightly toasted
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries for blending
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener optional, replace with honey if desired
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Blender
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh blueberries, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth yet slightly textured.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the spring greens and 1 cup of fresh blueberries. Chop and toast walnuts in a skillet for about 5 minutes.
  3. Crumble softened goat cheese over the salad mixture.
  4. Drizzle the blueberry vinaigrette over the mixed ingredients, and gently toss to combine without bruising the greens.
  5. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra blueberries or crumbled goat cheese as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness. Experiment with different greens and berries for variety.

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