Quick and Delicious Goat Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Quick and Delicious Goat Cheese Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy crumbles of tangy goat cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or a light, satisfying lunch, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it a go-to for healthy, flavorful meals. Optional toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while the homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette, featuring a balanced blend of olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sweetness, ties everything together with irresistible finesse. Packed with texture and wholesome ingredients, this goat cheese salad is an easy, crowd-pleasing choice for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, mesclun mix)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Cucumber
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts (optional, toasted)
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the mixed salad greens, then add them to a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and the cucumber into thin rounds. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Step 3
Break the goat cheese into small chunks or crumbles and sprinkle over the salad.
Step 4
If using walnuts, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow them to cool, then scatter them on top of the salad.
Step 5
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Step 6
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your Quick and Delicious Goat Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (675.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1636.9 |
| Total Fat 151.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 89.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1774.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.8g | |
| Protein 46.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 418.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1535.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories