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Goat Cheese Walnut Salad

Prep Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 5- ounce packages mixed field greens
  • 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries or Craisins
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1   5.5-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1-1/2 cups walnuts
  • For dressing:
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh tyhme finely chopped
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Mix greens, cranberries and onion in large salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle cheese and walnuts over salad mixture.
  • For dressing, mix vinegar, mustard and thyme in small bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss dressing with salad immediately before serving.

Tips

  • To bring out a nice roasted nutty flavor, place the walnuts in a shallow baking dish and roast them in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • Contributed by: Quick & Kosher, JAMIE GELLER