Description
This goat cheese salad with balsamic is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. Creamy goat cheese pairs beautifully with crisp greens, toasted walnuts, and a sweet tangy balsamic dressing. It’s an easy yet elegant salad perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 100g goat cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly.
- Slice cherry tomatoes and red onion.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss greens with tomatoes and onion.
- Drizzle dressing and toss gently.
- Top with goat cheese and walnuts before serving.
Notes
Toast walnuts for deeper flavor. Add goat cheese at the end to keep its texture. Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead. You can substitute pecans or add sliced apples for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg