Goat Cheese Spinach Salad with Cranberries
June 3, 2021
This festive salad features creamy goat cheese, sweet dried cranberries, fresh pears and a homemade honey-Dijon dressing. Tip: Make the dressing ahead of time to allow the flavors to come together and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
SERVINGS
6
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
5 min
Ingredients
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4cups packed baby spinach leaves
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2tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
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1cup chopped, toasted walnuts
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1/2cup crumbled plain goat cheese
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2large ripe pears, sliced thin
For the dressing
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3tablespoons orange juice
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2tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2teaspoon honey
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5tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1cup dried cranberries
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salt
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freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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1
Whisk orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey and oil in a small bowl until well combined.
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2
Add dried cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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3
Just before serving, place spinach leaves, red onion, walnuts and half of the goat cheese in large bowl; toss with dressing to evenly coat.
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4
Add the crumbled goat cheese and pear slices on top of the salad.
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5
Divide salad between 6 plates, being sure to evenly distribute the cranberries. Serve immediately.