Spring Raspberry Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Spring Raspberry Salad
20 min.
8
141kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Spring Raspberry Salad! This vibrant dish is the perfect way to celebrate the fresh flavors of the season while keeping your meal light and healthy. Bursting with the sweetness of fresh raspberries and the rich creaminess of goat cheese, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds.

Imagine a sunny day where you can enjoy a refreshing side dish that complements any meal or stands alone as a satisfying snack. The combination of mixed salad greens and chopped dates adds a wonderful texture and a hint of natural sweetness, while the crunchy, caramelized walnuts provide a delightful contrast. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.

This Spring Raspberry Salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, but it also comes together in just 20 minutes! Whether you're hosting a gathering, preparing a light lunch, or simply looking for a healthy snack, this salad is sure to impress. With only 141 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up this deliciously refreshing salad that captures the essence of spring!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinaigrette 
  • 0.5 cup dates chopped
  • oz goat cheese crumbled
  • 12 oz raspberries fresh (2 cups)
  • oz the salad mixed
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In 8-inch nonstick skillet cook walnuts and sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and walnuts are coated; cool and break apart.
  2. In large bowl, combine salad greens, raspberries, onion and dates. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Top with cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein7.62%
Fat47.44%
Carbs44.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.01
Glycemic Load
5.94
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.5447826294795%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
19.72mg
Petunidin
0.13mg
Delphinidin
0.56mg
Malvidin
0.06mg
Pelargonidin
0.42mg
Peonidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.56mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
1.5mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.08kcal
7.05%
Fat:7.82g
12.03%
Saturated Fat:1.6g
9.98%
Carbohydrates:16.67g
5.56%
Net Carbohydrates:12.92g
4.7%
Sugar:11.18g
12.43%
Cholesterol:3.26mg
1.09%
Sodium:119.9mg
5.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.83g
5.65%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.35%
Vitamin C:15.34mg
18.59%
Fiber:3.74g
14.98%
Copper:0.18mg
8.81%
Vitamin A:290.18IU
5.8%
Phosphorus:55.73mg
5.57%
Magnesium:22.17mg
5.54%
Folate:21.67µg
5.42%
Potassium:172.98mg
4.94%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.5%
Iron:0.74mg
4.12%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.77%
Vitamin K:3.79µg
3.61%
Calcium:31.04mg
3.1%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.84%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.81%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.75%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.74%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.7%
Selenium:0.83µg
1.18%