Garlic-Herb Goat Cheese and Cranberry Salad with Creamy Chimichurri Dressing

no cooking required and 5 minute prep

Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 5 oz. Spring Mix
  • 3 oz. Matchstick Carrots
  • 3 oz. Peas
  • 2 oz. Chimichurri
  • Info
    2 oz. Sour Cream
  • 1 oz. Dried Cherries
  • Info
    1 oz. Garlic & Herb Goat Cheese

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    290
  • Carbohydrates
    25g
  • Net Carbs
    20g
  • Fat
    17g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Sodium
    520mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Cook protein in a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using filets mignon, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes.

  • If using salmon, pat dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add salmon, skin side up, to hot pan and sear until golden brown and salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • If using sirloin, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add steaks to hot pan, and cook until browned and steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes.

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    Make the Salad

    Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Place peas in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warmed through, 30-60 seconds. In a mixing bowl, combine chimichurri and sour cream. Add spring mix, carrots, and peas to bowl with dressing and toss or gently stir to combine. Garnish with cherries and goat cheese (crumbling if necessary). Bon appétit!

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