Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad with Bacon Dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad with Bacon Dressing
7 min.
4
221kcal

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Step into the vibrant world of flavors with our Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad with Bacon Dressing, a visually stunning and delicious dish that will elevate any meal. Perfectly gluten-free, this salad combines the succulent taste of heirloom tomatoes with the creamy richness of goat cheese, all brought together by a tantalizing bacon dressing that adds a smoky depth to each bite.

Heirloom tomatoes are the stars of this salad, renowned for their extraordinary flavor and a dazzling array of colors that can brighten up any plate. Grown from the seeds of traditional varieties, these tomatoes offer a taste that is sweet yet tangy, making them the perfect companion to the mild creaminess of goat cheese and the savory notes of bacon. Looking for something fresh and flavorful? This salad delivers just that, combining simplicity with sophistication in a matter of minutes.

Whether you serve it as a refreshing side dish, an elegant starter, or a delightful snack, this salad is a testament to the beauty of seasonal ingredients. In just seven minutes, you can create a dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also impresses your guests with its vibrant presentation. Dive into a culinary experience that showcases the best of what nature has to offer, and enjoy every delectable bite!

Ingredients

  • cups bagged baby spinach leaves 
  • 0.5 cup bacon dressing 
  • ounce goat cheese sliced
  •  heirloom tomatoes sliced
  • 0.5 cup onion vertically sliced

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Arrange layers of tomato slices and next 3 ingredients evenly on each of 4 serving plates.
    2. Drizzle salads evenly with Bacon Dressing.
    3. Choice Ingredient
    4. We recommend using heirloom tomatoes, which are grown from the seeds of old-fashioned varieties, because of their full-bodied flavor and dazzling palette of colors. They vary from red to yellow and from green to purplish black. Look for them at farmers' markets during the summer months.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories221kcal
    Protein18.27%
    Fat72.41%
    Carbs9.32%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    24.25
    Glycemic Load
    1.11
    Inflammation Score
    -9
    Nutrition Score
    12.896521910377%

    Flavonoids

    Naringenin
    0.42mg
    Luteolin
    0.12mg
    Isorhamnetin
    1mg
    Kaempferol
    1.14mg
    Myricetin
    0.14mg
    Quercetin
    5.01mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:220.68kcal
    11.03%
    Fat:17.92g
    27.56%
    Saturated Fat:8.1g
    50.62%
    Carbohydrates:5.18g
    1.73%
    Net Carbohydrates:3.78g
    1.37%
    Sugar:2.78g
    3.09%
    Cholesterol:32.56mg
    10.85%
    Sodium:315.83mg
    13.73%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:10.17g
    20.35%
    Vitamin K:77.9µg
    74.19%
    Vitamin A:2223.04IU
    44.46%
    Vitamin C:14.12mg
    17.12%
    Phosphorus:143.07mg
    14.31%
    Copper:0.28mg
    14.18%
    Manganese:0.26mg
    13.1%
    Vitamin B6:0.25mg
    12.6%
    Folate:45.53µg
    11.38%
    Vitamin B2:0.18mg
    10.42%
    Selenium:6.99µg
    9.98%
    Vitamin B1:0.15mg
    9.67%
    Potassium:324.58mg
    9.27%
    Vitamin B3:1.81mg
    9.04%
    Magnesium:28.7mg
    7.17%
    Iron:1.27mg
    7.08%
    Calcium:66.77mg
    6.68%
    Fiber:1.41g
    5.63%
    Zinc:0.83mg
    5.52%
    Vitamin E:0.82mg
    5.46%
    Vitamin B5:0.45mg
    4.46%
    Vitamin B12:0.2µg
    3.36%
    Vitamin D:0.23µg
    1.54%
    Source:My Recipes