Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Salad, a dazzling medley of flavors and textures that's guaranteed to impress. Sweet, caramelized cherry tomatoes are roasted to perfection, creating a warm, rich contrast to the freshness of crisp mixed greens. Creamy crumbled goat cheese adds a tangy touch, while toasted almonds bring crunch and nuttiness to every bite. A harmonious balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a hint of honey and spiked with a dash of Dijon mustard, ties it all together for a perfectly balanced dish. Simple yet sophisticated, this 35-minute recipe is ideal for quick lunches, elegant dinner parties, or as a flavorful side. With its vibrant ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is a standout celebration of wholesome, gourmet flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 0.5 cups crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cups toasted almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens and toss them gently with the vinaigrette.
Top the greens with the roasted tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.8 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1971 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1599 mg | 34% | |
*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.
