Panther City Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad
A vibrant salad featuring roasted seasonal vegetables and creamy goat cheese, perfect for a light and flavorful meal. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs olive oil, salt, black pepper into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks carrot
- 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
- 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 oz, crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 peeled and cut carrots, 1 sliced zucchini, and 1 chopped red bell pepper with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard until emulsified.
- Step 4: Add 4 cups mixed salad greens and the warm roasted vegetables to the bowl; toss gently to coat.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 4 oz crumbled goat cheese over the salad before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Panther City Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Panther City Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Panther City Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Panther City Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Panther City Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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