Description
A creative twist on a classic favorite, combining crispy grilled cheese with fresh salad ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 cups of mixed greens
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
- Layer two slices of cheddar cheese on top.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
- Grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Plate the salad and top with grilled cheese slices.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of cheese, such as gouda or mozzarella.
- Add avocado or bacon for extra flavor.
- Consider serving with a side of tomato soup for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled cheese salad, salad recipe, vegetarian salad, cheese sandwich salad