Farmers' Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Round

Name: Farmers' Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 16 (1/3-inch-thick) rounds chilled soft fresh goat cheese (from one 11-ounce log); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse kosher salt; 1 pound baby new potatoes (such as Dutch yellow baby potatoes), halved; 1 pound green beans (or mix of green and yellow), trimmed; 8 cups (loosely packed) mixed salad greens; 1/3 cup (packed) small fresh basil leaves; 12 ounces assorted small tomatoes (such as cherry, grape, and teardrop; preferably mix of red and yellow); 1/2 cup black olives (such as Nicoise)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 (1/3-inch-thick) rounds chilled soft fresh goat cheese (from one 11-ounce log)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse kosher salt
1 pound baby new potatoes (such as Dutch yellow baby potatoes), halved
1 pound green beans (or mix of green and yellow), trimmed
8 cups (loosely packed) mixed salad greens
1/3 cup (packed) small fresh basil leaves
12 ounces assorted small tomatoes (such as cherry, grape, and teardrop; preferably mix of red and yellow)
1/2 cup black olives (such as Nicoise)

1
Line baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
2
Mix first 6 ingredients in shallow bowl.
3
Dip cut sides of goat cheese rounds into spice mixture to coat.
4
Place on prepared baking sheet.
5
Chill until ready to serve.
6
DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead.
7
Cover and chill.
8
Bring to room temperature before serving.
9
Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
10
Gradually whisk in olive oil.
11
Season with coarse salt and pepper.
12
DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead.
13
Cover and refrigerate.
14
Rewhisk before using.
15
Steam potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes.
16
Transfer to plate; cool.
17
Steam green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
18
Rinse under cold water; drain.
19
Pat dry with paper towels.
20
DO AHEAD Potatoes and green beans can be made 6 hours ahead.
21
Wrap separately in paper towels.
22
Place in resealable plastic bag; chill.
23
Combine greens and basil in large bowl.
24
Add enough vinaigrette to coat lightly; toss.
25
Arrange on large platter.
26
Add potatoes and green beans to same large bowl; add remaining dressing and toss.
27
Arrange potatoes and beans atop greens.
28
Scatter tomatoes and olives over.
29
Surround with goat cheese rounds.

1978

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Farmers' Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds 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.

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Farmers' Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds

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Variations & substitutions

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