Italian Goat Cheese Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Italian goat cheese salad is one of my go to meals when I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. The best part? It comes together in just twenty minutes with no cooking required. I love how the tangy goat cheese plays against the bright cherry tomatoes and crisp greens, all tied together with a classic Italian dressing. Goat cheese is packed with probiotics that support digestive health, making this not just delicious but genuinely good for you too. It's simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough to serve guests.
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Ingredients
- 400mixed greens
- 200 ggoat cheese
- 300 gcherry tomatoes
- 100 gcucumber
- 100 gred onion
- 120 mlitalian dressing(store-bought or homemade)
- 20 gfresh basil
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Tip: Use a variety of colorful tomatoes for a visually appealing salad.
- 2
Crumb the goat cheese into small pieces and sprinkle over the salad.
Tip: You can also crumble the goat cheese over the salad just before serving for an extra burst of creaminess.
- 3
Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Adjust the amount of dressing to your taste. You can also make your own dressing using olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.
- 4
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the salad and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Use fresh basil for the best flavor and aroma.
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
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