MESCLUN SALAD WITH VEGGIES, GOAT CHEESE, AND CRISPY GARLIC

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Mesclun Salad with Veggies, Goat Cheese, and Crispy Garlic image

Provided by Rebecca Minkoff

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 large shallots, minced
Juice of 1 large lemon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pine nuts
About 10 cups mesclun
1 large orange bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 cooked beets, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
1/8 teaspoon dried onion flakes
4 ounces fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a small sauté pan over moderate heat, melt the butter until it begins to bubble slightly. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes. Pour the garlic and butter into a small bowl and let cool. Do not clean the pan.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Whisk to combine then season to taste with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Return the small sauté pan to the stove over low heat and toast the pine nuts, stirring occasionally, until aromatic and light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, layer the mesclun, pepper, beets, tomatoes, cranberries, and pine nuts. Add the dill, dried onion flakes, and fried garlic, including the butter from the bowl. Shake the dressing thoroughly then drizzle it over the salad and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper, crumble goat cheese over top, and serve.

Zakir Khoso
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover veggies. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.


BBH Media
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Naghma iftikhar
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for special occasions.


Doreen Andai
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It was the perfect complement to the other ingredients.


Octavio Lopez
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Johan Maritz
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The goat cheese and crispy garlic are especially nice.


Karro Samuel
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover veggies.


Bashir Awan
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I wasn't sure about the crispy garlic at first, but it really adds something special to this salad. It's a great way to add a little extra flavor and crunch.


Izaz Mahammud
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright flavors of the veggies and the creamy goat cheese.


Akkzi Majid
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always delicious. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the goat cheese and crispy garlic add a nice richness and crunch.


Satish Kumar
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the crispy garlic added a really nice touch.