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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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish to elevate your dining experience? Our Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese is the perfect addition to any meal, whether you're serving it as a delightful side dish or making it the star of your lunch. Packed with an array of colorful vegetables and the rich tang of goat cheese, this salad not only pleases the palate but also scores high on health, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

This gluten-free recipe combines the earthiness of roasted potatoes with the crunch of fresh cucumbers and the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes. The addition of Kalamata olives and anchovy fillets brings a savory depth, while the bright notes of lemon juice and fresh basil lend a refreshing twist. With its abbreviated preparation time of just 45 minutes and a calorie count of just 620 for four generous servings, this salad is both accessible and satisfying.

Each bite offers a beautiful medley of flavors and textures, from the creamy goat cheese crumbles that melt into the dish to the crisp vegetables that provide crunch. Ideal for warm weather meals or as a wholesome centerpiece for festive gatherings, this Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese is sure to impress your guests and become a beloved favorite in your home. Dive into this wholesome recipe and enjoy a burst of flavor while keeping your meal incredibly healthy!

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