Goat's Cheese in Red Pepper Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Goat's Cheese in Red Pepper Salad! Perfectly roasted red bell peppers, tender mixed greens, and creamy rounds of goat's cheese come together in a captivating harmony of textures and flavors. A drizzle of homemade balsamic-honey vinaigrette ties it all together, adding a tangy-sweet kick, while freshly toasted pine nuts and fragrant basil leaves provide a gourmet touch. This dish is not only visually stunning but also a satisfying, healthy option for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. Ready in under an hour, this roasted red pepper salad will become your go-to recipe for a light yet indulgent meal—ideal for impressing your friends and family with its Mediterranean-inspired charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g Goat's cheese
• 3 Red bell peppers
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 100 g Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, etc.)
• 6 Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Pine nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Rinse the red bell peppers, place them on a baking tray, and roast them in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are blistered and slightly charred.

Step 3

While the peppers are roasting, slice the goat's cheese into 1 cm thick rounds and set aside.

Step 4

Toast the pine nuts (if using) in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

Step 5

Once the peppers are roasted, place them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a plate to steam for 10 minutes. This will make it easy to remove their skins.

Step 6

Peel the skins off the peppers, remove the seeds, and slice the flesh into thin strips.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of honey, and the minced garlic clove. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens. Top with the sliced roasted peppers and goat's cheese rounds.

Step 9

Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and toasted pine nuts (if using). Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(988.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1281.8

Total Fat 99.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 142.9mg	0%
Sodium 2167.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 54.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 791.9mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 2369.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.0%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 14.4%