Gruyere Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Gruyere Cheese Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp greens, creamy cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing. Packed with mixed salad greens like arugula and baby spinach, this dish is beautifully complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and the subtle crunch of chopped walnuts. The star of the salad is the rich and nutty Gruyere cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes for a decadent touch. Tossed in a bright, tangy dressing made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this easy 15-minute recipe is both elegant and satisfying. Perfect as a light main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish, it’s a delicious way to celebrate fresh ingredients with a touch of gourmet flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Gruyere cheese
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, and lettuce)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cups Walnuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the Gruyere cheese into small cubes (about 1 cm each) and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and toss it into the bowl along with the chopped walnuts.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until the greens and toppings are evenly coated with the dressing.
Distribute the salad onto individual plates or serve from the bowl. Garnish each serving with the Gruyere cheese cubes as a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Gruyere Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.4 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 62.9 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1760 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1677 mg | 36% | |
*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.
