Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with this goat cheese salad, a delightful composition of contrasting textures and vibrant tastes. Pancetta's savory crispness harmonizes with the creamy smoothness of goat cheese, while dried cherries add a burst of sweetness and tang. The port vinaigrette, a masterful fusion of sweet and tangy notes, elevates the salad to a gourmet experience. This recipe offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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WARM GOAT CHEESE AND PANCETTA SALAD
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine dried cherries with warm water to cover. Set aside to soften.
- In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and pancetta. Cook until fat is rendered, about 6 minutes. Drain pancetta on paper towels and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Return pancetta to pan and cook until crispy. Add garlic and cook until just golden, about 1 minute. Reduce heat, add thyme and stir well. Add 15 good turns of black pepper. Add vinegar, return pan to heat, and deglaze pan, scraping up all the brown bits that cling to the bottom and sides of the pan. Simmer until vinegar reduces by half. Whisk in porcini oil. Season with salt.
- Put mixed greens in a salad bowl. Crumble the goat cheese over the greens. Quickly toss mixture with pancetta dressing so greens barely wilt. Drain cherries. Add cherries, toss again. Immediately transfer to plates and serve.
GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PANCETTA , DRIED CHERRY AND PORT VINAGRETTE
Categories Salad Vegetable Side Sauté Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Healthy
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Combine cherries and port in a heavy small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat, let stand until cherries swell, about 15 min. 2. Saute bacon in a heavy skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add shallots and garlic, cook 2 minutes. Add oil , then vinegar and sugar, stir until sugar dissolves. stir in cherry mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made 2 hr ahead. set aside in skillet at room temperature.) 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place goat cheese slices on rimmed baking sheet . bake until warm , about 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, combine salad greeens and pine nuts in bowl . Rewarm dressing and pour over salad. Toss to blend . Top with warm goat cheese. Make sure that the goat cheese looks harder in the pkg. I picked a spread and it melted in the oven.
WARM PANCETTA, GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH SALAD
This salad was on the Tra Vigne menu for many years. When all was said and done, I must have eaten a hundred pounds of it, because each time I made it, I couldn't resist taking a bite.
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 32m
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the spinach in a large bowl. Crumble the cheese over the spinach. Cook the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pancetta in a sieve set over a heatproof measuring cup, reserving the rendered fat. You will need 1/4 cup for the dressing. If necessary, add enough olive oil to make 1/4 cup. Pour the fat back into the pan and add the pancetta. When the pancetta is warm again, add the garlic and cook until light brown, about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme and let it crackle in the fat for about 10 seconds. Add the vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 30 seconds to lower the acidity of the vinegar. You should see tiny drops of vinegar dispersed throughout the fat. Add the dried cranberries and stir. Pour the dressing over the spinach and cheese. Toss to coat the leaves evenly and melt the cheese a little. Serve immediately.
GREEN SALAD WITH GOAT-CHEESE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse and core the bibb lettuce. Dry the leaves. Rinse and dry the arugula, removing any heavy stems. Rinse and core the radichio. Tear the salad ingredients into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl.
- Remove long stems from the parsley and add the leaves to the salad bowl. Finely chop the stems and add them.
- Beat oil and vinegar together until well emulsified.
- Sprinkle the goat cheese over the salad, then add the vinaigrette dressing. Toss. Season to taste with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 165 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PANCETTA, DRIED CHERRY AND PORT DRESSING
Steps:
- Combine cherries and Port in heavy small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand until cherries swell, about 15 minutes. Sauté pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add oil, then vinegar and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in cherry mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made 2 hours ahead. Set aside in skillet at room temperature.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place goat cheese slices on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until warm, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine salad greens and pine nuts in bowl. Rewarm dressing and pour over salad; toss to blend. Top with warm goat cheese and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality goat cheese.
- Pancetta can be cooked in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, or baked in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
- Dried cherries can be soaked in port wine for 30 minutes before adding to the salad.
- The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To assemble the salad, simply combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat.
Conclusion:
This goat cheese salad with pancetta, dried cherry, and port vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!
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