Spinach and Goat Feta Cheese Salad with Walnuts and Pomegranate

Name: Spinach and Goat Feta Cheese Salad with Walnuts and Pomegranate
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups baby spinach; 4 oz LaCLare Goat Feta cheese, crumbled; ½ cup walnuts, chopped; 1 cup pomegranate seeds; 1 large avocado, sliced; 5 TB extra virgin olive oil; 2 TB champagne vinegar; 1 TB lemon zest; 1 TB lemon juice; 1 ½ TB Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper

Celebrate spring any time of year with this classic combination of crisp spinach and creamy Goat Feta cheese paired with salty walnuts, tart pomegranates, and a bright, mustardy dressing.

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the details

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

our ingredients

For the salad:

5 cups baby spinach
4 oz LaCLare Goat Feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 large avocado, sliced

For the dressing:

5 TB extra virgin olive oil
2 TB champagne vinegar
1 TB lemon zest
1 TB lemon juice
1 ½ TB Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

the instructions

Mix salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
In a food processor, add vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until combined. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while mixing until the mixture has emulsified. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Top salad with dressing.

Dressing can be prepared up to one day in advance. Shake well before topping salad.