Rocket Salad with Walnuts and Goat's Cheese
Peppery rocket, caramelised goat's cheese and crunchy walnuts: this salad comes together in just a few minutes yet looks and tastes like a real treat. A punchy balsamic dressing with a hint of mustard and tomato purée pulls everything together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch or as a side at your next barbecue. Low in carbs and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1-2 handfuls rocket, washed and roughly chopped
- 200 g goat's cheese, or Parmesan
- 20 g walnuts, or pine nuts
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cucumber
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey, for caramelising the goat's cheese
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp tomato purée
- 2 tbsp water
- salt
- pepper
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 1 Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 620 kcal | 620 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 14 g |
| Protein | 32 g | 32 g |
| Fat | 48 g | 48 g |
| Fibre | 4 g | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 10 g | 10 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Wash the rocket, roughly chop it and spread it out over a plate.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber. Arrange both over the rocket.
- Slice the goat's cheese. Heat 1 tsp honey in a pan until it caramelises, then fry the goat's cheese slices on both sides until golden.
- Scatter the fried goat's cheese and the walnuts over the salad.
- For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, tomato purée and water until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and serve straight away.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 620 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Fat | 48 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 10 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I swap the goat's cheese for something else?
Yes, Parmesan works really well as an alternative and pairs just as nicely with rocket and walnuts.
Is this salad good for a buffet?
Add the dressing just before serving so the rocket stays crisp. That way it works well as part of a buffet.
How many carbs are in this rocket salad?
Each serving is estimated at around 14 g of carbohydrates, making it a good fit for a low-carb way of eating. Nutrition figures are estimates.
Can I use pine nuts instead of walnuts?
Yes, pine nuts taste just as good here and are listed in the recipe as a direct alternative.
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