Pomegranate Apple Mixed Greens With Walnut-Crusted Goat Cheese
Pomegranate Apple Mixed Greens With Walnut-Crusted Goat Cheese elevates salad to a new level with homemade pomegranate vinaigrette and nutty cheese rounds! This homemade vinaigrette and easy nut crusted cheese rounds is the perfect holiday recipe!
Servings: 8
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
WALNUT-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE:
- 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, finely chopped
- 8 ounces chilled goat cheese, cut in 16 rounds
POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs. pomegranate juice
- 2 Tbs. honey
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
SALAD:
- 8 cups assorted mixed greens, such as radicchio, Bibb lettuce and red leaf lettuce
- 2 Gala apples, seeded and sliced, 2 cups
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
WALNUT-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE:
- Roll goat cheese in finely chopped toasted walnuts and gently press to adhere. Refrigerate until ready to serve*.
POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE:
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, pomegranate juice, honey, Dijon and kosher salt until blended.
SALAD:
- Toss mixed greens with some of the vinaigrette to lightly coat greens. Top with sliced apples, pomegranate arils and goat cheese. Serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.
Notes
*Walnut-Crusted Goat Cheese can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve your salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg