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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the mixed salad greens, then add them to a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and the cucumber into thin rounds. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Break the goat cheese into small chunks or crumbles and sprinkle over the salad.
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.
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Quick and Delicious Goat Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.1 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1775 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1535 mg | 33% | |
*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.
