Mediterranean Goat Cheese Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Mediterranean goat cheese salad is one of my favorite go to meals when I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. It comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving something light but filling. The creamy goat cheese pairs beautifully with crisp vegetables and briny olives, while the tahini lemon dressing brings everything together with a nutty, tangy flavor. What I love most is that goat cheese is packed with probiotics that support digestion, so you're getting nutrition along with incredible taste. Best of all, it's simple enough for anyone to make and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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Ingredients
- 200 ggoat cheese
- 1cucumbers
- 710 mltomatoes
- 237 mlred onion
- 120 gkalamata olives
- 120 gartichoke hearts
- 80 gfeta cheese
- 20 gfresh parsley
- 60 mllemon juice
- 100 gtahini
- 150 mlolive oil
- 8 gsalt
- 4 gblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine lemon juice, tahini, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Use a high-speed blender for the best results.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumber, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and crumbled goat cheese.
Tip: Arrange the ingredients in a visually appealing way to add to the dish's appeal.
- 3
Drizzle the lemon-tahini dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking, adding more if desired.
- 4
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the salad.
Tip: Feta adds a salty, tangy flavor, while parsley provides a fresh, herbaceous note.
- 5
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Tip: This salad is best served fresh, so try to prepare it just before serving.
- 6
Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 24 hours.
Tip: The salad will keep well in the fridge, but its flavors will mellow over time.
- 7
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This allows the flavors to balance and the ingredients to meld together.
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