Mexican Goat Cheese Salad

Name: Mexican Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g goat cheese; 400 g mixed greens; 250 g diced tomatoes; 120 g diced red onion; 80 g chopped cilantro; 120 ml chili lime dressing; 80 g crushed tortilla chips; 20 g diced jalapeño; 80 g sliced radishes; 30 ml squeezed lime juice

Prep: 15 minsCook: 0 mins

Prep

15 mins

Cook

0 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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This is one of my favorite quick weeknight salads because it comes together in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required. The combination of creamy goat cheese, crispy tortilla chips, and a zesty chili lime dressing creates something that feels fancy but tastes incredibly fresh and satisfying. I love using cilantro here because it's packed with antioxidants and adds such a bright, authentic Mexican flavor without any extra effort. What makes this salad so practical is that most of these ingredients are pantry staples or easy to find at any grocery store, so you can throw it together anytime without much planning or expense.

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Ingredients

Servings:

200 ggoat cheese
400 gmixed greens
250 gdiced tomatoes
120 gdiced red onion
80 gchopped cilantro
120 mlchili lime dressing
80 gcrushed tortilla chips
20 gdiced jalapeño
80 gsliced radishes
30 mlsqueezed lime juice

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, and diced jalapeño.
Tip: Adjust the level of heat to your liking.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together chili lime dressing and squeezed lime juice.
Tip: Use a store-bought dressing or make your own for an extra kick.
3
Crumb the goat cheese with your fingers or a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Don't over-crumb, as it can become too dense.
4
Add the crumbled goat cheese to the bowl with the salad and toss gently to combine.
Tip: Be gentle, as you want to preserve the texture of the goat cheese.
5
Just before serving, arrange sliced radishes on top of the salad and drizzle with the chili lime dressing.
Tip: This adds a nice crunch and freshness to the dish.
6
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is best served fresh, so try to make it just before serving.

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