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Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans

A quick and elegant salad with mixed greens, creamy goat cheese, toasted pecans, and sweet beets, finished with a simple vinaigrette.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
12g
Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans
freshsatisfyingamericanvegetariangluten-freecheesecreamycrunchy

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cooked beets
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • ½ cup pecans
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk the 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combined.

  2. 2

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the 1/2 cup pecans until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, toss the 4 cups mixed greens with the dressing until lightly coated.

  4. 4

    Top with the 1 cup beets, 4 oz goat cheese (crumbled), and toasted pecans. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • skillet
  • large bowl

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