Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
27%
Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad
45 min.
4
248kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad! Perfectly balancing fresh, robust flavors and tantalizing textures, this salad is a vegetarian's dream and a wonderful addition to any meal. In just 45 minutes, you can create a colorful and nutritious dish that delights the palate and nourishes the body.

Imagine the smoky aroma of grilled eggplant and vibrant red bell peppers mingling with the peppery notes of arugula and baby spinach. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, enhanced by the creamy richness of goat cheese that adds a luxurious touch. With the tangy kick from sherry vinegar and a hint of spicy sweetness from the Sweet Chipotle Snack Mix, this salad stands out not just as a side dish, but as a stunning antipasti or an elegant starter.

This recipe not only caters to your taste buds but also fits seamlessly within a vegetarian lifestyle, making it ideal for family gatherings or intimate dinners alike. The visually appealing presentation of colorful ingredients on the plate is sure to impress your guests, while the balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs makes it a well-rounded option. Unleash your inner chef and elevate your dining experience with this flavorful Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula 
  • ounce baby spinach fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup chipotle snack mix sweet
  • ounce ciabatta bread 
  • 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • pound eggplant cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • ounces goat cheese cut into 4 slices
  • 1.5 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • large bell pepper red cut into 6 wedges
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sherry vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place eggplant and bell pepper on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until tender.
  3. Place bell pepper wedges in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
  4. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel bell pepper wedges. Reserve 2 bell pepper wedges and 2 eggplant slices for Sunday's brunch. Coarsely chop remaining bell pepper and remaining eggplant.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Place bread slices on grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  7. Place remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, vinegar, oil, mustard, and salt in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  8. Add eggplant, bell pepper, arugula, tomatoes, and spinach; toss gently to combine. Arrange about 2 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 goat cheese slice and 1 tablespoon Sweet Chipotle Snack
  9. Mix.
  10. Serve each salad with 1 toast slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories248kcal
Protein17.51%
Fat37.28%
Carbs45.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57
Glycemic Load
2.33
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.400000053903%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
97.17mg
Naringenin
0.38mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
5.81mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
2.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:248.37kcal
12.42%
Fat:10.71g
16.48%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.63%
Carbohydrates:29.22g
9.74%
Net Carbohydrates:22.73g
8.27%
Sugar:8.08g
8.98%
Cholesterol:13.19mg
4.4%
Sodium:458.8mg
19.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.32g
22.63%
Vitamin K:196.02µg
186.69%
Vitamin A:5630.11IU
112.6%
Vitamin C:74.13mg
89.86%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.96%
Folate:138.44µg
34.61%
Fiber:6.49g
25.94%
Potassium:735.45mg
21.01%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.73%
Copper:0.4mg
20.18%
Vitamin E:2.65mg
17.65%
Magnesium:67.05mg
16.76%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.65%
Phosphorus:154.26mg
15.43%
Iron:2.48mg
13.78%
Calcium:113.32mg
11.33%
Vitamin B3:2.07mg
10.34%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.22%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.8%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.3%
Selenium:2.04µg
2.91%
Source:My Recipes