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California Cherry and Walnut Salad

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"A simple light and sweet salad with goat cheese, dried cherries and walnuts. This dish reminds me of being on the beach." — Arci

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Original recipe makes 4 salads Change Servings

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette
1/4 cup walnut pieces

2 tablespoons dried tart cherries
4 ounces goat cheese, sliced
1/4 pound cooked chicken breast strips

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Directions

Toss the salad greens, raspberry vinaigrette, walnut pieces, and dried cherries together in a large bowl. Divide the salad into individual salad bowls or plates. Garnish each salad with two slices of goat cheese and a few strips of chicken breast.

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After buying almost this exact salad for $4 each at my local Target store's cafe, I decided to buy ingredients to make my own at home. I made my first today, and came across this while searching for a dinner recipe using that goat cheese I bought! My version of this salad uses a delicious poppyseed dressing (which I highly recommend as I don't care much for raspberries.) You will love it!

—jackyandrebecca

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Oct 27, 2010

This salad is great as a full meal too. I use dried cranberries, instead of cherries and use the Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix but make it with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The combination of tart, sweet, salty feta is great. It's one of the few salads where there is rarely a drop left in the bowl after dinner! I am not big on Raspberry Vinaigrette but think the Balsamic is terrific. I don't even add chicken and find is still quite filling because of the walnuts and cheese adding the protein.

—mellomelh

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Jul 10, 2009

This was okay. I did use fresh cherries because that's what I had. I feel like it needed something more. Maybe shallots chopped up into the pre-made dressing.

—AZWILDCAT2001

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Jun 10, 2010

This is a delicious salad. I am a big fan of sweet/salty, leafy/fruit combo salads and this combination really works. I made a few minor adjustments, one being crumbled feta for the goat cheese I didn't have, and a citrus vinaigrette in place of the raspberry I also didn't have, otherwise I would absolutely have made this exactly as written. Salad heaven!

—CC♥'s2bake

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Jan 20, 2009

Fabulous! I used fresh cherries instead of dried and sunflower seeds instead of walnuts. Also used raspberry vinaigrette from this site.

—Tina C.

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Oct 27, 2010

I had a salad like this at a restaurant years ago and decided I could make it myself, a lot cheaper. I make it all the time - one of our family favorites! I also add thinly sliced tart apples and sometimes, even strawberries. Anything goes! Yummy

—sue

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Jul 06, 2010

Followed directions to the T. This is a keeper in my book, and I my husband really enjoyed it too.

—Gina

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Mar 28, 2011

I too love the salad similar to this at Target. This one is great and just like it when you change the dressing to poppy seed. Yummy!

—PAMINMI

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Nutrition

Calories
254 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
13.4 g
4%

Cholesterol
44 mg
15%

Fat
15.6 g
24%

Fiber
2.1 g
8%

Protein
16.5 g
33%

Sodium
401 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

California Cherry and Walnut Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 254
Calories from Fat: 141

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6g 24 %
Saturated Fat 6.9g 35 %
Cholesterol 44mg 15 %
Sodium 401mg 16 %
Potassium 417mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.4g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
Protein 16.5g 33 %
Sugars 10.9g
** Vitamin A 47 %
Vitamin C 25 %
Calcium 17 %
Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 45 %
** Vitamin B6 13 %
** Magnesium 17 %
** Folate 52 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.