Warm Goat Cheese Salad – A Simple Yet Elegant Starter

Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients

3 ripe tomatoes
6 to 8 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 small head of lettuce or about 3 cups of salad greens (spring mix, arugula, or baby spinach work great)

Looking for a light yet flavorful salad that feels a little fancier than the usual? This Warm Goat Cheese Salad is perfect for brunches, dinner parties, or even a solo lunch that feels like a treat.

Fresh tomatoes and salad greens get topped with melty herbed goat cheese—broiled until golden and bubbly. It’s a five-star dish made with just a few simple ingredients!

Cooking Steps

1
Preheat your broiler to high.
2
Slice tomatoes into ¼-inch rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
3
In a small bowl, mix goat cheese, olive oil, and chopped basil to form a creamy paste.
4
Top each tomato slice with about 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese mixture.
5
Sprinkle with ground black pepper.
6
Broil for 1–2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and slightly golden (keep a close eye!).
7
Arrange salad greens on 6 individual plates or one large platter.
8
Top with 2 warm tomato slices per person and serve immediately.

Why You’ll Love This Salad:

Fast & elegant: Comes together in under 15 minutes
Fresh herbs + creamy cheese = flavor bomb
Perfect starter or light lunch
Naturally gluten-free & vegetarian

Optional Additions:

Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving
Add toasted pine nuts or walnuts for crunch
Use heirloom tomatoes for extra color and flavor
Want a stronger flavor? Mix in some roasted garlic with the goat cheese

This Warm Goat Cheese Salad is the kind of dish that looks gourmet but is incredibly easy to pull off. Serve it warm for the ultimate flavor experience—just broil, plate, and impress.