Delicious Goat Cheese Salad
A fresh and flavorful salad with tangy goat cheese, crunchy apples, and peppery arugula. Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh arugula leaves
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 large apple
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Combine the salad base: In a large bowl, gently mix together the fresh arugula leaves, diced apple, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the arugula mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts and dried cranberries over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
- Dice the apple into bite-sized pieces before adding to the salad.
- Chop the pecans or walnuts before sprinkling over the salad.
Notes
Best served immediately