Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese Smart Points: 8

This beautiful Spring Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese is studded with strawberries and served over baby greens, but you can use any seasonal berries or a combination of berries instead. Serve this salad alone or alongside grilled chicken or fish.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Almond-Goat Cheese Balls:
3 tablespoons chopped almonds
3 tablespoons chopped craisins
4 oz soft goat cheese log, cold

For the dressing:

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 -1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
2- 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced shallots
1 tbsp honey

For the salad:

5 oz (8 cups) mixed baby greens
1- 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
DIRECTIONS:

Roll the cheese into 12 small balls with your hands, 1/3 oz each. In a small bowl combine the nuts and craisins. Roll the cheese in the nut mix and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
Combine the salad ingredients in a big salad bowl and toss with dressing or you can divide the ingredients equally between four plates.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 4 Servings, Serving Size: 2 cups salad, 3 balls

Amount Per Serving:
Smart Points: 8
Points +: 7
Calories: 239
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 126mg
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 7.5g


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