Cucumber & Tomato Chopped Salad with Basil-Fresh Goat Cheese Dressing

Category
Appetizers
Yield: 4

 

Ingredients

  • 1 Large English cucumber
  • 1 pint mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 bunch basil, chopped
  • 4oz French fresh goat cheese such as log or spreadable
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Directions

  1. Make the salad: Chop cucumbers in small dice, quarter or halve tomatoes. Place in a bowl and season with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Make the dressing: in a blender, place basil, French fresh goat cheese, yogurt and garlic and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Assemble: Spoon salad in jars or glasses and top with dressing. Garnish with a sprig of basil and chunks of goat cheese.

 

Tip

This lovely Spring and Summer salad can grace a festive buffet when served in jars or glasses. French fresh goat cheese adds full flavor to the dressing, while keeping it on the lighter side.

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