Simple Green Salad with Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Recipe
A fresh and simple green salad featuring mixed greens, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, topped with tangy goat cheese and a homemade vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes for a healthy and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups (loosely packed) mixed greens or lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 small or ½ large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small carrot, grated or sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (or feta or shaved Parmesan as alternatives)
Dressing
- 6 tablespoons homemade vinaigrette (or dressing of choice)
Instructions
- Combine Greens and Vegetables: Place the mixed greens in a large bowl, then add the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated carrot. This forms the base of your fresh salad.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette or your preferred dressing over the salad gradually, tossing continuously to ensure even coating. Adjust the amount of dressing to your taste preferences to avoid overdressing the greens.
- Add Avocado and Cheese: Gently fold in the chopped avocado and crumbled goat cheese to the salad mixture, taking care to preserve the textures. Serve immediately to enjoy the salad at its freshest.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the goat cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- The salad is best served immediately to prevent the avocado from browning and the greens from wilting.
- You can customize the salad by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Homemade vinaigrette can be made simply with olive oil, vinegar (such as balsamic or red wine), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.