Description
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring creamy goat cheese and crisp vegetables, drizzled with a zesty dressing—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 4 oz soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled goat cheese.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for a fresh experience.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider tossing in some roasted nuts or seasonal fruits like strawberries or apples.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 24mg