Farmers' Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
72%
Farmers' Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds
45 min.
4
364kcal

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Welcome to a vibrant culinary experience that captures the essence of fresh, seasonal produce! The Farmers' Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds is a delightful celebration of flavors and textures that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also boost your well-being. This beautiful salad showcases a medley of baby new potatoes, crisp green beans, and a colorful assortment of small tomatoes, all nestled on a bed of mixed greens and aromatic basil.

The highlight of this dish is the creamy goat cheese rounds, delicately coated in a warm spice mixture featuring ground cumin and paprika, which impart an irresistible flavor and fragrance. Lightly crunchy black olives add a savory pop, while a zesty vinaigrette, made with red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, gracefully ties all the elements together.

Perfect as a refreshing side dish, appetizer, or healthy snack, this salad is designed for anyone looking to indulge in a guilt-free yet satisfying meal. With its vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free attributes, it's sure to please a wide range of dietary preferences. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for sharing, this Farmers' Market Salad will undoubtedly become a staple in your recipe collection. Gather your friends and family, and let the flavors of the season come alive on your plate!

Ingredients

  • pound baby potatoes yellow halved (such as Dutch baby potatoes)
  • 0.5 cup olives black (such as Niçoise)
  • servings kosher salt 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh packed ()
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • pound green beans trimmed (or mix of green and yellow)
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • cups the salad mixed loosely packed ()
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika 
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • tablespoons sesame seed 
  •  shallots minced
  • 12 ounces tomatoes red yellow assorted (such as cherry, grape, and teardrop; preferably mix of and )

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • baking paper
  • whisk
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Line baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
  2. Mix first 6 ingredients in shallow bowl. Dip cut sides of goat cheese rounds into spice mixture to coat.
  3. Place on prepared baking sheet. Chill until ready to serve. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  4. Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.
  5. Steam potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Transfer to plate; cool. Steam green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. DO AHEAD Potatoes and green beans can be made 6 hours ahead. Wrap separately in paper towels.
  7. Place in resealable plastic bag; chill.
  8. Combine greens and basil in large bowl.
  9. Add enough vinaigrette to coat lightly; toss. Arrange on large platter.
  10. Add potatoes and green beans to same large bowl; add remaining dressing and toss. Arrange potatoes and beans atop greens. Scatter tomatoes and olives over. Surround with goat cheese rounds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein7.98%
Fat53.98%
Carbs38.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
98.44
Glycemic Load
17.24
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.254782801089%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.49mg
Kaempferol
1.45mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
4.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:363.79kcal
18.19%
Fat:23.09g
35.52%
Saturated Fat:3.2g
20%
Carbohydrates:36.61g
12.2%
Net Carbohydrates:28.69g
10.43%
Sugar:5.3g
5.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:529.23mg
23.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.68g
15.35%
Vitamin C:64.18mg
77.79%
Vitamin K:70.81µg
67.44%
Vitamin A:2273.03IU
45.46%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.43%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.54%
Potassium:1170.15mg
33.43%
Fiber:7.92g
31.68%
Folate:119.34µg
29.84%
Copper:0.54mg
27.14%
Iron:4.85mg
26.92%
Vitamin E:3.92mg
26.16%
Magnesium:98.73mg
24.68%
Phosphorus:210.17mg
21.02%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.57%
Vitamin B3:3.86mg
19.3%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.52%
Calcium:143.81mg
14.38%
Zinc:1.47mg
9.77%
Vitamin B5:0.83mg
8.34%
Selenium:3.82µg
5.45%
Source:Epicurious