Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese, Cranberries, and Walnuts

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 16 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1 cup toasted walnut halves
• Lemon-Maple Vinaigrette (below)
• 1 (11-ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled

Lemon-Maple Vinaigrette

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine greens, cranberries, and walnuts in a large bowl.
2. Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients, stirring well with a whisk (or shake in a jar).
3. Just before serving, toss with 2/3 cup Lemon-Maple Vinaigrette, and top with goat cheese.
4. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Note: For a different serving option, slice goat cheese into 16 slices. Roll slices in chopped, toasted walnuts (omit walnut halves in salad). Serve slices over greens; drizzle with Lemon-Maple Vinaigrette.