Description
A fresh and vibrant Easter spring salad featuring mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, goat cheese, walnuts, and dried cranberries, tossed in a homemade honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal or a festive side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the foundation of your salad.
- Add Tomatoes: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the greens, distributing evenly.
- Add Cucumber: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the salad bowl to add crunch and freshness.
- Add Onion: Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl for a bit of sharpness and color contrast.
- Add Goat Cheese: Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, distributing it evenly for creamy texture and tangy flavor.
- Add Walnuts: Chop the walnuts into small pieces and sprinkle them over the salad to add a nutty crunch.
- Add Dried Cranberries: Scatter the dried cranberries across the salad for sweetness and a pop of color.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey for the dressing.
- Mix Dressing: Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey together until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Dress Salad: Drizzle the honey balsamic dressing evenly over the salad, ensuring all ingredients get coated.
- Season Salad: Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the salad to enhance the flavors.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and coat everything with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute goat cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- To add protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Toast the walnuts lightly for enhanced flavor and crunch.
- Adjust the honey amount depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- This salad is best served fresh and not suitable for long storage due to the dressing and fresh greens.
