Goat Cheese Salad with Orange Slices & Matcha Dressing

Bright, refreshing, and unexpectedly elegant, this recipe brings together vibrant flavors in a beautifully balanced way. Creamy goat cheese meets the juicy sweetness of fresh oranges, while a whisper of earthy matcha in the dressing adds depth and a subtle, uplifting green tea note. It’s a salad that feels both energizing and refined. Perfect for a light lunch, a colorful side, or a standout starter. Every bite offers contrast and harmony, making this dish as delightful to serve as it is to enjoy.

The Recipe (Serves 2)

• 1 teaspoon Align Matcha®
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
• 2 teaspoons agave (or honey)
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of hot water
• 1 cup mixed greens
• 1 orange (half to be sliced for the salad and half for 1 teaspoon of juice)
• 2 tablespoons goat cheese (Vegan substitute: soy cheese or roasted cashews)

Items You’ll Need

Small bowl
Measure cups and spoons

How to make it:

1. Add one teaspoon of Align Matcha® to a small bowl and mix with one teasppon of hot water to make a paste.
2. Mix in grapeseed oil and agave. Slice the orange in half and squeeze a teaspoon of the juice into the matcha dressing. Add a pinch of sea salt.
3. Stir matcha dressing to combine all flavours and add mixed greens to a small bowl.
4. Peel the remaining half of the orange, cut into small slices and place over greens.
5. Break down goat cheese into small dabs and place over greens.
6. Pour matcha dressing over greens, orange slices and goat cheese.