Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of fall with this Autumn Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad. Featuring tender baby spinach, creamy goat cheese, crunchy roasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, this salad is a delightful balance of taste and texture. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, it’s not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 oz crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup roasted pecans
- ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash the baby spinach under cold water and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add crumbled goat cheese, roasted pecans, dried cranberries, and sliced red onion to the spinach. Gently toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinaigrette ingredients until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately on individual plates or family-style in a large bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg