Avocado-Herb Salad with Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Avocado-Herb Salad with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving; 2 avocados; 1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 Kirby cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup torn fresh parsley; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 head Boston lettuce (or other tender greens), torn into pieces; Flaky sea salt; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 2 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
2 avocados
1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Kirby cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup torn fresh parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head Boston lettuce (or other tender greens), torn into pieces
Flaky sea salt
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 2 ounces)

1
Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl.
2
Halve and pit the avocados, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces; add to the bowl and toss.
3
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, chives and 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper.
4
Gently toss until well combined.
5
Place the lettuce in a large serving bowl.
6
Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt; toss to coat.
7
Spoon the avocado salad over the lettuce, top with the goat cheese and season with more sea salt.
8
Serve with lemon wedges.
9
Photograph by David Malosh

240

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving, 2 avocados, 1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, halved, and more.

Yes, Avocado-Herb Salad with Goat Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Avocado-Herb Salad with Goat Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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