Springfield-Inspired Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A refreshing salad featuring roasted seasonal vegetables with creamy goat cheese and a tangy balsamic dressing, celebrating local produce. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion 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 220 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

• 1 medium, cut into 1/2-inch slices zucchini
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 small, cut into wedges red onion
• 2 medium, sliced diagonally carrots
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 4 oz, crumbled goat cheese
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 medium zucchini sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 small red onion cut into wedges, and 2 medium carrots sliced diagonally with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and caramelized at edges. Remove and let cool slightly.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove until emulsified.
4. Step 4: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens and the roasted vegetables. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 4 oz crumbled goat cheese over the salad and serve immediately.