SUMMER SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE. RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Summer Salad with Goat Cheese. Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by johnwhorfin

Number Of Ingredients 23

DRESSING:
4 to 8 cups butter lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 ears grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup fresh blackberries or blueberries
1 peach, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or one 14-ounce can rinsed + drained
1/2 cup mixed toasted pumpkin seeds, pecans, walnuts, and pistachios
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
TOPPING:
1 avocado, pitted and chopped
5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

In a large bowl combine the butter lettuce, basil, parsley, thyme, grilled corn, tomatoes, red pepper, berries, peach, jalapeño, chickpeas, and mixed nuts. In a small bowl or glass jar combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, chipotle chili powder, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk or shake until combined. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Add the avocado and goat cheese and gently toss once more. Serve.