French Goat Cheese Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This French goat cheese salad is one of my favorite quick weeknight meals because it comes together in just 35 minutes and feels fancy without any fuss. The peppery arugula pairs beautifully with creamy goat cheese, while crisp apples and tart cranberries add the perfect sweet and tangy contrast. I love that walnuts bring both satisfying crunch and a dose of heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids to every bite. The simple sherry vinaigrette ties everything together wonderfully, and honestly, it's so straightforward that you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already. Trust me, once you make this salad, you'll find yourself preparing it again and again.
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Ingredients
- 400 ggoat cheese(softened)
- 400 garugula(fresh)
- 2 pcapples(diced)
- 120 gdried cranberries(chopped)
- 150 gwalnuts(chopped)
- 60 mlsherry vinegar(whisked)
- 180 mlolive oil(warm)
- ½ gsalt(to taste)
- ½ gblack pepper(to taste)
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar and olive oil.
Tip: Whisking the dressing helps emulsify the oil and vinegar.
- 2
Add softened goat cheese to the bowl and stir until smooth.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid breaking the cheese.
- 3
Add diced apples and chopped cranberries to the bowl and stir to combine.
Tip: The sweetness of the apples and cranberries pairs nicely with the tangy cheese.
- 4
Stir in chopped walnuts and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: The crunch of the walnuts complements the creamy cheese perfectly.
- 5
Add fresh arugula to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing.
Tip: The peppery flavor of the arugula cuts through the richness of the cheese.
- 6
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid bruising the greens.
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