Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this vibrant goat cheese salad, featuring fresh greens, crunchy veggies, and creamy cheese—perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 4 oz goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and tear mixed greens into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice cherry tomatoes and slice cucumber into half-moons; thinly slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions; toss gently.
- Crumble goat cheese over the salad mixture.
- Sprinkle toasted nuts on top; drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Toss lightly to combine all ingredients; serve immediately.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider including seasonal fruits like strawberries or pears.
- If you prefer a milder flavor from the red onion, soak slices in cold water for about 10 minutes before adding to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg