This dataset contains information about various types of cheese, including their characteristics and recommended salad pairings. It provides insights into the flavor profiles, types, and countries where these cheeses originate, making it useful for culinary enthusiasts and chefs looking to enhance their salad dishes.
| Cheese Name | Type | Flavor Profile | Country of Origin | Common Salad Pairings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feta | Fresh | Tangy, Salty | Greece | Greek Salad, Mediterranean Salad |
| Goat Cheese | Fresh | Earthy, Creamy | France | Beet Salad, Spinach Salad |
| Parmesan | Hard | Nutty, Salty | Italy | Caesar Salad, Italian Salad |
| Blue Cheese | Aged | Strong, Pungent | France, US | Wedge Salad, Cobb Salad |
| Ricotta | Fresh | Creamy, Mild | Italy | Spinach Salad, Tomato Salad |
| Cheddar | Hard | Sharp, Creamy | England | Garden Salad, Coleslaw |
| Halloumi | Semi-Hard | Salty, Grilled | Cyprus | Vegetable Salad, Greek Salad |
| Provolone | Semi-Hard | Sharp, Smoky | Italy | Antipasto Salad, Submarine Salad |
| Buffalo Mozzarella | Fresh | Milky, Creamy | Italy | Caprese Salad, Tomato Salad |
| Gruyere | Hard | Nutty, Sweet | Switzerland | Swiss Salad, Potato Salad |
| Manchego | Semi-Hard | Nutty, Sweet | Spain | Spanish Salad, Tapas Salad |
| Cotija | Fresh | Salty, Crumbly | Mexico | Corn Salad, Mexican Mango Salad |
| Brie | Soft | Buttery, Earthy | France | Fruit Salad, Chicken Salad |
| Carre | Soft | Creamy, Mild | France | Mixed Greens Salad, Waldorf Salad |
| Queso Fresco | Fresh | Mild, Crumbly | Mexico | Taco Salad, Avocado Salad |
| Paneer | Fresh | Mild, Creamy | India | Paneer Salad, Mixed Vegetable Salad |
| Parmesan Reggiano | Hard | Rich, Nutty | Italy | Caesar Salad, Pasta Salad |
| Emmental | Hard | Mild, Nutty | Switzerland | Cheese Fondue Salad, Swiss Salad |
| Adobo Cheese | Semi-Hard | Tangy, Spicy | Mexico | Tex-Mex Salad, Bean Salad |
| Chevre | Soft | Tangy, Creamy | France | Bistro Salad, Quinoa Salad |
| Buffalo Cheese | Semi-Hard | Rich, Creamy | USA | BBQ Chicken Salad, Sweet Potato Salad |
| Colby Jack | Semi-Hard | Mild, Creamy | USA | Tossed Salad, Macaroni Salad |
| Rogue River Blue | Aged | Rich, Earthy | USA | Pear Salad, Fig Salad |
| Stilton | Aged | Strong, Creamy | England | Pear and Walnut Salad, Blue Cheese Dressing |
| Taleggio | Soft | Fruity, Earthy | Italy | Pasta Salad, Arugula Salad |
| Queso Panela | Fresh | Mild, Soft | Mexico | Pico de Gallo Salad, Nopales Salad |
| Mascarpone | Fresh | Rich, Creamy | Italy | Dessert Salad, Fruit Salad |
| Smoked Gouda | Semi-Hard | Smoky, Nutty | Netherlands | Apple Salad, Charcuterie Salad |
| Jarlsberg | Semi-Hard | Nutty, Sweet | Norway | Norwegian Salad, Spinach Salad |
| Grana Padano | Hard | Nutty, Sweet | Italy | Bruschetta Salad, Antipasto Salad |
| Raclette | Semi-Hard | Nutty, Creamy | Switzerland | Grilled Vegetable Salad, Potato Salad |
| Oaxaca Cheese | Fresh | Mild, Stringy | Mexico | Taco Salad, Quesadilla Salad |
| Comte | Hard | Nutty, Fruity | France | Green Bean Salad, Quinoa Salad |
| Scamorza | Semi-Hard | Mild, Smoky | Italy | Roasted Pepper Salad, Grilled Salad |
| Teleme | Semi-Hard | Mild, Creamy | USA | Mixed Greens, Caprese Salad |
| Monty's Blue | Aged | Strong, Creamy | USA | Bistro Salad, Blue Cheese Dressing |
| Neufchatel | Soft | Creamy, Mild | France | Fruit Salad, Mixed Greens |
| Cabrales | Aged | Strong, Pungent | Spain | Steak Salad, Pear Salad |
| Fior di Latte | Fresh | Milky, Creamy | Italy | Caprese Salad, Burrata Salad |
| Paneer Tikka | Fresh | Spiced, Grilled | India | Tandoori Salad, Mixed Veg Salad |
| Ribblesdale | Hard | Tangy, Creamy | UK | Salad with Apples, Cheese Board |
| Saputo | Fresh | Rich, Creamy | Canada | Broccoli Salad, Cheese Salad |
| Gorgonzola | Aged | Creamy, Pungent | Italy | Mixed Green Salad, Walnut Salad |
| Romano | Hard | Sharp, Salty | Italy | Pasta Salad, Caesar Salad |
| Vacherin Mont d'Or | Soft | Creamy, Earthy | Switzerland | Mixed Veg Salad, Cheese Platter |
| Clothbound Cheddar | Hard | Sharp, Creamy | UK | Coleslaw, Tossed Salad |
| English Blue Stilton | Aged | Creamy, Strong | England | Beet Salad, Grapes Salad |
| Fontina | Semi-Hard | Creamy, Nutty | Italy | Vegetable Salad, Cheese Fondue |
| Pepper Jack | Semi-Hard | Spicy, Creamy | USA | Southwestern Salad, Pasta Salad |
| Cheddar-Gruyere Blend | Semi-Hard | Sharp, Nutty | USA | Mac and Cheese Salad, Taco Salad |
| Feta-Cheddar Blend | Fresh | Tangy, Creamy | USA | Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Greek Salad |
| Swiss Cheese | Semi-Hard | Nutty, Creamy | Switzerland | Green Salad, Chicken Salad |
| Crumbled Goat Cheese | Fresh | Earthy, Creamy | Greece | Spinach Salad, Beet Salad |
| Ricotta Salata | Aged | Salty, Mild | Italy | Salad Niçoise, Fattoush Salad |
| Pecorino Romano | Hard | Sharp, Tangy | Italy | Italian Salad, Lemon Dressing Salad |
| Neufchatel with Herbs | Soft | Herbaceous, Creamy | France | Herbed Salad, Veggie Salad |
| Cambozola | Aged | Rich, Creamy | Germany | Fruit Salad, Nut Salad |
| Double Gloucester | Semi-Hard | Rich, Creamy | UK | Caesar Salad, Cracker Salad |
| Garrotxa | Semi-Hard | Nutty, Earthy | Spain | Mediterranean Salad, Green Salad |
| Mozzarella di Bufala | Fresh | Creamy, Rich | Italy | Caprese Salad, Tomato Salad |
| Manchego with Rosemary | Semi-Hard | Savory, Herbal | Spain | Herb Salad, Mediterranean Salad |
| Sous Vide Cheese | Fresh | Creamy, Rich | USA | Mixed Greens Salad, Cheese Board |
| Queso Blanco | Fresh | Mild, Crumbly | Mexico | Salad with Beans, Quinoa Salad |
| Feta with Dill | Fresh | Salty, Herbal | Greece | Greek Salad, Herb Salad |
| Gouda with Mustard | Semi-Hard | Tangy, Nutty | Netherlands | Tossed Salad, Charcuterie Board |
| Burrata with Truffle Oil | Fresh | Rich, Creamy | Italy | Truffle Salad, Vegetable Salad |
| Cheddar with Chives | Hard | Sharp, Herbal | USA | Coleslaw, Egg Salad |
| Almond Cheese | Vegan | Nutty, Creamy | USA | Vegan Salad, Green Salad |
| Vegan Mozzarella | Vegan | Creamy, Mild | USA | Caprese Salad, Vegan Pasta Salad |
| Smoked Cheddar | Hard | Smoky, Sharp | USA | BBQ Chicken Salad, Coleslaw |
| Roquefort | Aged | Strong, Pungent | France | Beet Salad, Fig and Walnut Salad |
| Vegan Cashew Cheese | Vegan | Creamy, Rich | USA | Vegan Garden Salad, Vegan Caesar |
| Vegan Cream Cheese | Vegan | Creamy, Mild | USA | Stuffed Salad, Bagel Salad |
| Mascarpone with Citrus | Fresh | Creamy, Zesty | Italy | Fruit Salad, Citrus Salad |
| Danish Blue | Aged | Rich, Creamy | Denmark | Pear Salad, Walnut Salad |
| Brillat-Savarin | Soft | Rich, Creamy | France | Bistro Salad, Fruit Salad |
| Vegan Almond Ricotta | Vegan | Mild, Creamy | USA | Vegan Spinach Salad, Zucchini Salad |
| Provolone Piccante | Semi-Hard | Sharp, Savory | Italy | Italian Salad, Sandwich Salad |
| Sapsago | Hard | Nutty, Sharp | Switzerland | Green Salad, Veggie Salad |
| Halloumi with Herbs | Semi-Hard | Salty, Herbal | Cyprus | Mediterranean Salad, Grilled Veg Salad |
| Vintage Cheddar | Hard | Sharp, Rich | UK | Apples Salad, Cheese Platter |
| Cheddar with Jalapeno | Hard | Spicy, Sharp | USA | Taco Salad, BBQ Salad |
| Caciocavallo | Semi-Hard | Nutty, Salty | Italy | Italian Salad, Roasted Veg Salad |
| Iberico | Semi-Hard | Nutty, Sweet | Spain | Spanish Salad, Tapas Salad |
| Mascarpone with Mint | Fresh | Creamy, Fresh | Italy | Fruit Salad, Herb Salad |
| Vegan Nut Cheese | Vegan | Mild, Creamy | USA | Veggie Salad, Green Salad |
| Buffalo Ricotta | Fresh | Creamy, Mild | USA | Tomato Salad, Caprese Salad |
| Kentish Blue | Aged | Creamy, Sharp | UK | Leafy Greens, Apple Salad |
| Cottage Cheese | Fresh | Mild, Creamy | USA | Fruit Salad, Garden Salad |
| Cheshire Cheese | Hard | Mild, Creamy | UK | Salad with Apples, Cheese Board |
| Vegan Rice Cheese | Vegan | Mild, Creamy | USA | Vegan Salad, Green Salad |
| Quattra | Hard | Nutty, Aged | Italy | Bread Salad, Herb Salad |