Mesclun Salad with Banon Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Mesclun Salad with Banon Cheese
15 min.
6
395kcal

Suggestions


Elevate your meal experience with our delightful Mesclun Salad with Banon Cheese, a stunning combination of fresh, vibrant greens and creamy, tangy cheese that is sure to impress at any table. Perfect for those warm days when you crave something light yet nourishing, this salad brings together the earthy flavors of mixed baby lettuces such as lolla rossa and Bibb, each providing a crunchy texture and a burst of freshness.

What sets this salad apart is the exquisite Banon cheese, a soft, creamy delight that melts in your mouth, harmonizing beautifully with the organic flavors of the greens. If you can't find Banon, soft goat cheese serves as a wonderful substitute, adding that rich, velvety quality we all love. Drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, white-wine vinegar, salt, and a hint of black pepper, every bite of this salad is a refreshing experience, marrying the slight acidity of the dressing with the richness of the cheese.

This Mesclun Salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also comes with a health score of 100, making it a guilt-free indulgence for lunch, as a side dish, or even as a main course. With prep time taking just 15 minutes, it is an excellent choice for quick meals without compromising on nutrition and taste. Serve it at your next gathering, and watch your guests rave about this simple yet sophisticated dish!

Ingredients

  • 16 cups baby lettuces such as lolla rossa mixed loosely packed
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  •  goat cheese soft at room temperature (9 ounces total)
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon white-wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl until salt is dissolved, then add oil, whisking until emulsified.
  2. Just before serving, toss lettuces with just enough vinaigrette to coat, then divide among plates. Halve cheeses and serve 1 half with each salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories395kcal
Protein20.9%
Fat23.79%
Carbs55.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.72
Glycemic Load
14.92
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
38.86478199251%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:394.76kcal
19.74%
Fat:10.65g
16.39%
Saturated Fat:1.59g
9.94%
Carbohydrates:55.74g
18.58%
Net Carbohydrates:33.68g
12.25%
Sugar:21.93g
24.37%
Cholesterol:0.23mg
0.08%
Sodium:118.46mg
5.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.06g
42.12%
Vitamin C:154.68mg
187.49%
Vitamin K:101.46µg
96.63%
Fiber:22.06g
88.24%
Manganese:1.6mg
79.89%
Vitamin B1:1.03mg
68.6%
Folate:251.41µg
62.85%
Vitamin A:2963.62IU
59.27%
Phosphorus:419.21mg
41.92%
Vitamin B3:8.08mg
40.42%
Copper:0.69mg
34.28%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.75%
Iron:5.76mg
32.02%
Zinc:4.8mg
32.01%
Magnesium:127.93mg
31.98%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
30.14%
Potassium:945.79mg
27.02%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
12%
Selenium:6.98µg
9.97%
Calcium:98.04mg
9.8%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.07%
Source:Epicurious