Mexican Goat Cheese Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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
- 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
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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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