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5 Minute Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad

Warmer weather calls for easy salads like this 5 Minute Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad. Using just arugula, pecans, goat cheese, chives and a little balsamic glaze, this is on the table in a hurry. Great for a quick lunch or a side dish or starter to a bigger meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salad, Starter
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: easy recipes, goat cheese, pecans
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Arugula leaves
  • 6 oz Goat cheese cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup Pecans roughly chopped
  • small bunch chives finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Place the arugula leaves in a large salad bowl and mix in the fresh chives. Toss really well.
  • Add the goat cheese and pecans.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle over sea salt. Serve immediately.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
5 Minute Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 218 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 746mg32%
Potassium 173mg5%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 1158IU23%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 117mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.