Description
A vibrant summer salad bursting with flavors, featuring mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness, or refrigerate for up to one hour before enjoying.
Notes
For best results, keep dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain greens’ crispness. Customize by adding grilled chicken, salmon, or fruits for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg