Spring Greens with Fruit, Goat Cheese, and Cranberry-Orange Vinaigrette
Use seasonal fruit so you can serve this salad with its mildly sweet and tart dressing year-round.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4; 2 cups salad per serving
Ingredients
7 ounces mixed spring greens (about 6 cups packed)
1 1/2 cups quartered hulled strawberries or sliced apples
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
1/3 cup sweetened cranberry juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled
Preparation
Step 1
In a shallow serving dish, arrange the salad greens, strawberries, and onion.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad.
Step 3
Sprinkle the goat cheese on the salad. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition Information
Step 4
(Per serving)
Step 5
Calories: 101
Step 6
Total fat: 2.0g
Step 7
Saturated: 1.0g
Step 8
Trans: 0.0g
Step 9
Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
Step 10
Monounsaturated: 0.5g
Step 11
Cholesterol: 3mg
Step 12
Sodium: 42mg
Step 13
Carbohydrates: 20g
Step 14
Fiber: 3g
Step 15
Sugars: 16g
Step 16
Protein: 3g
Step 17
Calcium: 57mg
Step 18
Potassium: 284mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 19
1/2 fruit
Step 20
1 other carbohydrate
Step 21
1/2 fat
