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Spinach, Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Cultural Context

This salad showcases the fresh and vibrant flavors of American cuisine, often served as a light lunch or side dish. The combination of spinach, walnuts, and goat cheese is a classic pairing that highlights the balance of textures and tastes—crunchy, creamy, sweet, and tangy. Raspberry vinaigrette adds a fruity twist, making it a popular choice for summer gatherings and picnics, while variations can include seasonal fruits or different nuts to cater to diverse palates.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup raspberries
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
4 cups baby spinach
1 cup mandarin oranges
4 oz goat cheese
1 cup toasted walnuts

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds add crunch and are lower in calories.

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a fruity flavor with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower-glycemic sweetener.

1

Add raspberries to a mini blender or food processor.

2

Add extra virgin olive oil to the blender.

3

Add orange juice and orange zest to the blender.

4

Add white wine vinegar, honey, and dijon mustard to the blender.

5

Blend the mixture until smooth.

6

If the dressing is too thick, add more extra virgin olive oil and blend again.

7

Prepare the salad with baby spinach, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, and toasted walnuts.

8

Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

tree-nutsmilk

Also Known As

Spinach Salad with Goat CheeseWalnut Spinach Salad

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