Irresistible Autumn Salad with Pecans Cranberries and Goat Cheese
A fresh and flavorful autumn salad featuring pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens.
- Toast pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss greens with dressing.
- Top with pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add roasted pumpkin seeds.
- Replace goat cheese with feta if preferred.
- Store dressing separately if making ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg