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Easter Spring Salad with Goat Cheese

Easter Spring Salad with Goat Cheese: A Colorful Feast

This colorful Easter Spring Salad with Goat Cheese is a refreshing celebration of spring with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, walnuts, and goat cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens Can use baby spinach or arugula.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved; grape tomatoes can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced; bell pepper or zucchini can be used as substitutes.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced; scallions or shallots can substitute.
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced; can replace with crumbled tofu for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Chopped; optional and can use almonds or sunflower seeds.
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Crumble on top; feta or blue cheese can be used.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar can be an alternative.
  • Salt & Pepper For seasoning to taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. Carefully dice the avocado and add it to the salad mix, then crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
  3. If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts onto the salad and gently toss to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add the dressing just before serving, and feel free to customize the ingredients based on availability and preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 days.

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