Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula
Celebrate garden-fresh flavors with this vibrant Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula—a perfect showcase of peak-season produce. Juicy heirloom tomatoes are paired with peppery baby arugula, creamy goat cheese, and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for irresistible texture and taste. The salad is brought together with a luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with a hint of Dijon mustard. Finished with fragrant ribbons of fresh basil, this stunning dish is simple to prepare and ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch, starter, or side, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ideal for summer gatherings or any time you crave something fresh and elegant!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large heirloom tomatoes
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the heirloom tomatoes, baby arugula, and basil leaves.
Slice the heirloom tomatoes into thick wedges and set them aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the arugula gently with half of the vinaigrette until lightly coated.
Arrange the arugula on a serving platter. Lay the tomato wedges on top in an attractive pattern.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, distributing evenly.
Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the tomatoes and goat cheese.
Chop the basil leaves into thin ribbons (chiffonade) and sprinkle them over the salad.
Finish with a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this beautifully fresh and flavorful salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1896 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2500 mg | 53% | |
*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.
