Best 5 Pacific Northwest Strawberry Goat Cheese Pine Nut Salad Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey to the Pacific Northwest with our exquisite Strawberry Goat Cheese Pine Nut Salad. This refreshing and vibrant salad showcases the region's finest flavors, offering a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes. Fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pine nuts come together in perfect harmony, while a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette ties all the elements together. As a bonus, we've included two additional salad recipes that celebrate the unique ingredients of the Pacific Northwest: a refreshing Cucumber Avocado Salad with a tangy yogurt dressing and a hearty Kale and Quinoa Salad bursting with roasted vegetables and a flavorful maple-mustard dressing.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
COUNTRY SLICED STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PINE NUTS
For a delightful summer salad, combine baby spinach leaves with sliced strawberries, crumbled with goat cheese, toasted pine nuts and fresh mint. Dress with balsamic vinegar and olive oil with smoked paprika and other spices and serve -
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- DRESSING: Combine all ingredients. Gently toss strawberries with 1/2 cup dressing. Reserve remaining dressing for another use.
- SALAD; Arrange spinach leaves on a platter. Top with strawberries, crumbled goat cheese and pine nuts and garnish with mint. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 96.2, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 20.2, Protein 5
PACIFIC NORTHWEST STRAWBERRY, GOAT CHEESE & PINE NUT SALAD
Attractive salad with a mix of textures which I've adapted from Taste magazine which is put out by a variety of Liquor Distributors. Goes well with Pacific Northwest Poached Salmon in white Wine Bouillon **I've found I prefer using lemon juice instead of orange juice with this recipe. If you prefer tart over sweet, you may too. And I can take or leave the Endive
Provided by Debi9400
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine orange juice, oil, mustard and seasonings in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Whisk to blend.
- Top with salad greens, endive, strawberries, pine nuts and crumbled goats cheese.
- Toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 144.4, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 2.8
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SALAD
From Cooking Pleasures magazine The blue cheese was too strong for my husband and me. Next time I will use feta. "Sweet, delicious pears do double-duty in this pretty salad. They're diced and sauteed in butter for the salad's base, as well as sliced and served raw atop the mixed greens. For a crispy accompaniment, toast baguette slices and spread them with a creamy blue cheese. Look for an Oregon blue, such as Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Vein Cheese." To toast hazelnuts, place on baking sheet; bake at 375 4-6 minutes or until slightly darker in color and skins begin to crack. Cool.
Provided by Tarbean
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients. Can be made up to 3 days ahead.
- Cut 2 of the pears ito 1/2" pieces. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pears; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/8 tsp salt. Cook 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and softened. Recipe can be made to this point up to 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Place cooked pears in center of 8 salad plates. In large bowl, toss salad mix with vinaigrette. Place on top of pears; sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Slice remaining 2 pears; arrange over greeens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 365.9, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 5.2
STRAWBERRY NUT SALAD
My mom gave me this recipe and it comes from a PTA cookbook which is at least 45 years old. Our family is now twice removed from those origins in Western Pennsylvania - first to NJ and now to Maine. Sometimes going back to your roots is a very good thing.
Provided by denime51
Categories Gelatin
Time 4h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Day (or about six hours) before:.
- In large saucepan, combine jello with boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Fold in strawberries with juice, drained pineapple, bananas and nuts.
- Pour 1/2 of mixture into 13x9" baking dish for 1st layer. Refrigerate until firm (about 90 minutes).
- Spread top evenly with sour cream. Gently spoon on rest of strawberry mixture and refrigerate. For best results, keep refrigerated until serving.
- When I was shopping for the ingredients for this dish I realized that you could probably use other combos of fruit and jello flavors - I think I'll experiment next time. It could also be made to fit any diet by using artificially sweetened fruit and low fat sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 88.8, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 27.8, Protein 4.6
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SPINACH SALAD
This spinach salad speaks to all the wonderful autumnal flavors of the Pacific Northwest. This recipe was found in several locations...seemingly stemming from epicurious.
Provided by Beth Renzetti
Categories Other Salads
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. To make the dressing, in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover tightly and shake vigorously to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Set aside.
- 2. Place the onions in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand for 15 minutes. This crisps the onion and takes away the raw onion taste. Drain well and pat dry on paper towels.
- 3. In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 2 tablespoons of the dressing to soften them. Set aside for 15 minutes or until ready to serve the salad.
- 4. To assemble the salad, place the spinach, onions, and pears in a large bowl. Give the remaining dressing a last-minute shake and pour over the salad. Toss to coat evenly. Arrange the salad in a large serving bowl or divide it evenly among 8 salad plates. Scatter the cranberries and hazelnuts over the top(s). Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, choose ripe, in-season strawberries. Look for berries that are red and plump, with no green or white patches.
- If you can't find fresh goat cheese, you can substitute feta cheese or cream cheese.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Make sure to use a good quality balsamic vinegar. A cheap balsamic vinegar will not have the same flavor or consistency as a more expensive one.
- If you don't have time to make the balsamic reduction, you can use store-bought balsamic glaze.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it. This will prevent the greens from wilting.
Conclusion:
This Pacific Northwest Strawberry Goat Cheese Pine Nut Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and is tossed in a light and flavorful balsamic dressing. The salad is also very easy to make and can be assembled in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish for your next dinner party, this salad is sure to please everyone.
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