Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
77%
Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese
45 min.
4
620kcal

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If you’re looking for a refreshing and healthy dish to brighten your meals, look no further than this delightful Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese. This gluten-free recipe is packed with vibrant flavors and a medley of textures, making it perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or even a satisfying main course. With each serving providing a healthy dose of vegetables and creamy goat cheese, this salad strikes a fantastic balance between nutrition and taste.

Imagine the tender bite of perfectly steamed red-skinned potatoes paired with juicy ripe tomatoes and crunchy hothouse cucumber, all tossed together in a luscious dressing made from olives, anchovies, and fresh herbs. The addition of tangy goat cheese brings a rich creaminess that elevates this dish to new heights. Plus, the optional fennel fronds and fresh basil sprigs lend an aromatic touch that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe is not only nutritious, boasting a health score of 77, but it also comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weekdays or leisurely weekend gatherings. With 620 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt. Whether served as a colorful side at your next barbecue or enjoyed as a wholesome lunch, this Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese is sure to impress and satisfy anyone at the table. Dive into a bowl of this deliciousness and experience the joy of healthy eating!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • servings basil fresh
  • tablespoon capers drained
  • 0.5  cucumber english halved lengthwise seeded sliced
  • teaspoons fennel bulb chopped
  •  garlic clove 
  • ounces goat cheese fresh crumbled soft (such as Montrachet)
  •  spring onion thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives black pitted
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 12 small potatoes - remove skin cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds ( 14 ounces)
  • medium size tomatoes ripe cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Steam potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Blend olives, anchovies, capers and garlic in processor until coarsely pureed. Gradually blend in oil, then lemon juice.
  3. Transfer mixture to large bowl.
  4. Add green onions and fennel fronds, if desired; stir to blend. Season olive mixture with salt and pepper.
  5. Add tomatoes, cucumber and potatoes to olive mixture. Toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle goat cheese over salad.
  7. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories620kcal
Protein11.26%
Fat32.9%
Carbs55.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.5
Glycemic Load
1.72
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
34.319130244462%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.43mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.94mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
2.9mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
8.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:619.59kcal
30.98%
Fat:23.46g
36.08%
Saturated Fat:6.65g
41.57%
Carbohydrates:89.58g
29.86%
Net Carbohydrates:77.98g
28.36%
Sugar:11.41g
12.67%
Cholesterol:16.64mg
5.55%
Sodium:533.57mg
23.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.07g
36.14%
Vitamin C:68.49mg
83.02%
Potassium:2776.64mg
79.33%
Vitamin K:73.6µg
70.1%
Vitamin B6:1.1mg
54.79%
Copper:1.06mg
52.78%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.41%
Fiber:11.6g
46.41%
Phosphorus:442.77mg
44.28%
Vitamin B3:7.75mg
38.77%
Magnesium:145.11mg
36.28%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
33.9%
Vitamin A:1686.13IU
33.72%
Folate:132.63µg
33.16%
Iron:5.37mg
29.82%
Vitamin E:3.55mg
23.64%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.58%
Vitamin B5:1.9mg
19%
Zinc:2.42mg
16.14%
Calcium:143.78mg
14.38%
Selenium:5.98µg
8.55%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious