SALADS WITH PISTACHIO-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE

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Looking for something a little different for supper? "This vegetarian main-dish salad pairs walnuts, juicy oranges and tomatoes with warm, pistachio-crusted goat cheese medallions and a splash of vinaigrette," says Gloria. Serve with a crusty loaf of French bread. Gloria Bradley - Naperville, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons walnut or olive oil, divided
1/3 cup pistachios
4-1/2 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, honey, salt, cumin and 5 tablespoons walnut oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Divide among four serving plates., Place pistachios in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in bread crumbs. Cut goat cheese into four slices; brush slices with remaining oil. Coat in crumb mixture., In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook cheese slices over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place on salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 36g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Dustin Evie
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Alicia Chin
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I've never made pistachio-crusted goat cheese before, but this recipe made it easy.


Birshan Sharma
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Kartik Debnath
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


Elie Madia
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious.


Motilal Rajbanshi
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Fareed Khokhar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Ribredo
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Cristhy Balbuena
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes!


Angela Lee
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


PrayaScheeT 25
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The goat cheese, pistachios, and dressing all work together perfectly.


Frenchy Achieng
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests.


Successs nwachukwu
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The pistachio crust on the goat cheese was a bit too crunchy for my taste, but the rest of the salad was delicious.


jana jana
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was a complete meal.


Sarwar Sarwar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover goat cheese.


Tiago Scholtz
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Patricia Orella
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The dressing for this salad is so good, I could drink it!


DARK SUFY
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I've never had pistachio-crusted goat cheese before, but it was amazing! I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Mh Fkrjjdyigftivhc
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This salad was a huge hit at my dinner party! The pistachio-crusted goat cheese was the star of the show, and the dressing was perfectly balanced.