Simple Goat Cheese Salad
Simple Goat Cheese Salad is a fresh, elegant, and easy-to-make salad combining creamy goat cheese, crisp greens, toasted walnuts, sweet fruit, and a light honey balsamic dressing. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, starter, or healthy side dish that feels both comforting and gourmet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 120g goat cheese log, sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 pear, sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry salad greens thoroughly.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes.
- Slice goat cheese and set aside.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
- Arrange greens in a large bowl.
- Add pear slices, cranberries, and walnuts.
- Top with goat cheese slices.
- Drizzle dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve fresh for best texture. You can substitute pear with apple or figs. Add grilled chicken for a more filling meal. Store dressing separately if preparing ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg