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Best Goat Cheese Apple Salad.

Goat Cheese Apple Salad

Angela Milnes
Indulge in the perfect balance of flavors with this Goat Cheese Apple Salad! Crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy nuts come together on a bed of fresh greens for a salad that's both refreshing and satisfying. It's a deliciously light and elegant dish that’s perfect for any occasion!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Spring Mix
  • ½ cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 2 Honeycrisp Apples
  • ¼ cup Goat Cheese
  • ¼ cup Glazed Pecans
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries
  • 2 tablespoon Bacon Grease
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Quinoa: Follow the instructions on the package to cook the quinoa. Set aside to cool.
  • Cook the Bacon: Fry the bacon slices in a skillet until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess grease.
  • Prepare the Apples: While the bacon is cooking, chop the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces.
  • Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the bacon grease, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Whisk together until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, layer the spring mix, cooked quinoa, crispy bacon, chopped apples, goat cheese, glazed pecans, and dried cranberries.
  • Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss to mix everything together evenly, and serve immediately.

Notes

Choose Fresh Ingredients: Opt for crisp apples and fresh greens to ensure vibrant flavors and textures.
Balance Flavors: Adjust the amount of goat cheese and sweetness from apples to achieve the perfect sweet-tangy balance.
Toast Nuts: Toasting nuts like walnuts or pecans enhances their flavor and adds a crunchy texture to the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 12gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 8gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 1308IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg
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