GREEK SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

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This recipe, brought to The Times in a 1991 article about the increasing popularity of goat cheese, is simple and full of bright flavors and satisfying textures. Feta, the cheese traditionally used in this classic salad, would be perfectly appropriate (and delicious), but we recommend giving goat cheese a try. The silken texture of the goat cheese contrasts beautifully with the lively crunch of the vegetables.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories salads and dressings

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 garlic clove, halved
4 cups romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into small pieces
8 medium-sized radishes, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin and separated into rings
6 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 small green pepper, cored, seeded and sliced into thin strips
1 pint ripe cherry tomatoes, hulled and halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces dried textured plain goat cheese, crumbled
8 Greek or Italian black olives in oil, drained
4 to 8 anchovy fillets drained

Steps:

Sprinkle a little kosher salt into a large glass or ceramic salad bowl. Rub the cut side of the garlic over the salt. Discard the garlic.
Place the lettuce, radishes, onion, scallions, green pepper and tomatoes in the bowl. Add the oregano, mint and dill.
Shortly before serving add the olive oil, toss, then add the vinegar. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, then arrange the olives and anchovy fillets on top. Toss again at the table before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 464 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

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Maria fernanda Torres

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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the tomatoes and cucumbers were nice and crisp.

Hajira Baloch

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I added some roasted red peppers and zucchini to mine and it was delicious. The goat cheese adds a nice touch of richness.

Rs Vai

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Meh.

Bella Martinez

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This salad was a big disappointment. The dressing was bland and the goat cheese was too strong. I won't be making this again.

Blessed Kuipa

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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always fresh and flavorful. I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes, salty goat cheese, and tangy dressing.

Sadia Fardous

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This Greek salad with goat cheese was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the goat cheese added a really nice creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.

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