Japanese Goat Cheese Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Japanese inspired goat cheese salad has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just 45 minutes total. I love how the creamy tangy goat cheese plays against crispy nori sheets and fresh vegetables, creating this wonderful textural contrast that keeps you coming back for more bites. Goat cheese is packed with probiotics that support digestion, making this not just delicious but genuinely good for your gut too. The best part? Most of these ingredients are pantry staples, so you probably have everything at home already, which means minimal shopping and maximum flavor for very little fuss.
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Ingredients
- 250goat cheese
- 100nori sheets
- 2 mlsesame seeds
- 1 mlpickled ginger
- 4 gmixed greens
- 1cucumber
- 2carrots
- 100tofu
- 2 mlsoy sauce
- 1 mlwasabi
- 1 ggreen onions
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine soy sauce, wasabi, and 2 tbsp of water. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Adjust wasabi to taste
- 2
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, and tofu. Toss with dressing.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid bruising greens
- 3
Arrange nori sheets on top of salad in a single layer.
Tip: You can also crumble nori sheets into smaller pieces
- 4
Sprinkle sesame seeds over salad.
Tip: You can also toast sesame seeds in a pan for added crunch
- 5
Drizzle pickled ginger over salad.
Tip: You can also serve pickled ginger on the side
- 6
Cut goat cheese into small pieces and place on top of salad.
Tip: You can also crumble goat cheese
- 7
Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Tip: You can also store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours
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