Why not put fruit in salads? In this tasty combo, goat cheese adds richness and texture. Recipe courtesy of Kim Cobb.
Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese and Cherries
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 ounces mixed baby greens
- 3 cups fresh Bing cherries, pitted about 1 1/2 pounds before pitting
Instructions
- Place toasted almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground (but not buttery). Pour out onto a plate. Place goat cheese and yogurt in food processor; pulse until smooth. Using a tablespoon, scoop out cheese mixture and roll slightly into eight balls about the size of sweet cherries.
- Roll cheese balls into almonds, coating thoroughly. Cover and chill until firm, approximately 1 hour.
- Whisk vinegar, marmalade, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add greens and cherries. Toss. Top with cheese balls and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese and Cherries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
22%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 6mg
2%
Sodium 217mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Protein 6g
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 205 cal, 14g fat (9g mono, 2g poly, 4g sat), 6mg chol, 6g protein, 15g carb, 3g fi ber, 217mg sodium
