Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

Background

This is the first “fancy salad” that I ever made and it’s my go to salad when hosting a dinner party. Serve this with Lasagna or Chicken Parmesan and some Garlic Bread for a quick and easy make-ahead meal that can feed a crowd.

Recipe

Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

Author: www.jasonscooking.com

Recipe type: Salad

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• ⅓ Cup Balsamic Vinager
• ⅔ Cup Olive Oil
• 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Pepper
• 6 oz Baby Spinach
• ½ Cup Walnuts, Toasted and Chopped
• 2 oz Goat Cheese, Crumbled

Instructions

1. Make the Vinagerette - put vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a mason jar and shake to combine.
2. Toss the spinach, walnuts, goat cheese and ⅓ cup of the vinagerette in a large bowl and you’re done!

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Tips and Tricks

I always make my vinaigrettes in a mason jar. It makes mixing a store a breeze.

Feed the Freezer Make Ahead

This salad will hold in the refrigerator for a couple of days without the dressing. When ready to serve, add the dress and toss.

Fun Facts

Goat Cheese is a fresh cheese that only takes about 3 days to make and is best when eaten within a week of being produced.