Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing salad featuring macadamias and goat cheese, a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. This vibrant dish combines the nutty richness of macadamias, the creamy tanginess of goat cheese, the crisp sweetness of apples, and the delicate peppery bite of arugula, all harmoniously united by a zesty honey-mustard dressing. Accompanying this main course salad are three additional recipes that elevate the dining experience: a refreshing cucumber salad with a hint of mint, tangy pickled red onions to add a pop of color and flavor, and a rich and creamy goat cheese mousse that serves as a perfect complement to the salad or as a delectable dessert. These recipes offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for any occasion, whether it's a casual lunch, a festive brunch, or an elegant dinner party.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Slice the Montrachet into 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. (The easiest way to slice goat cheese is to use a length of dental floss.) Dip each slice into the beaten egg whites, then the bread crumbs, being sure the cheese is thoroughly coated. Place the slices on a rack and chill them for at least 15 minutes.
- For the dressing, place the vinegars, sugar, salt, pepper, and egg yolk in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and blend for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube until the vinaigrette is thickened. Season, to taste.
- Toss the salad greens with enough dressing to moisten, then divide them among 6 plates.
- Melt 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat until just under smoking. Cook the goat cheese rounds quickly on both sides until browned on the outside but not melted inside. Top each salad with 2 warm rounds and serve.
SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
- Put all but a large handful of the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with most of the dressing. Add remaining spinach and continue tossing until well coated.
- Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams
CRISPY GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the goat cheese: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
- Stir together the goat cheese, basil, lemon and salt with a rubber spatula in a medium bowl.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo flat in front of you. Brush it gently with some of the oil. Lay another piece of phyllo on top and brush gently with more oil. Continue two more times to have 4 sheets of phyllo. Cut the dough into 5 strips. Scoop a tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture onto one end of a strips. Bring a corner up and over the cheese to line up the bottom edge with the right edge of the phyllo forming a triangle. Continue to do this, folding the phyllo like flag, until you have a little triangle goat cheese package. Continue with the remaining strips and repeat the process with remaining sheets of phyllo. Place the triangles on the prepared pan and brush the tops with more oil. Sprinkle the tops with a pinch of salt. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 12 minutes.
- For the salad: Whisk together the oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with the salt. Add the greens and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with the flower petals and toss gently to coat. Pile the salad on a platter and place the goat cheese packs around the salad.
MACADAMIA NUT-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium-low heat until the oil is hot but not over 230 degrees F. Remove from the heat. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and set aside to cool and let the flavors infuse into the oil. Reserve 2 tablespoons for coating the Melba toasts and the remaining for the Roasted Parsnip Medley recipe.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the macadamia nuts, panko, white pepper, and a generous pinch of salt. Let cook until the nuts and breadcrumbs have absorbed all the butter and are lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a baking sheet and let cool. Once cool, roll the goat cheese logs in the mixture, making sure they are completely coated. Place on a serving platter.
- Add the Melba toasts to a large bowl. Drizzle the reserved 2 tablespoons garlic-pepper oil and toss so all the toasts are coated with the oil. Serve on the side with the goat cheese logs.
GREEK SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
This recipe, brought to The Times in a 1991 article about the increasing popularity of goat cheese, is simple and full of bright flavors and satisfying textures. Feta, the cheese traditionally used in this classic salad, would be perfectly appropriate (and delicious), but we recommend giving goat cheese a try. The silken texture of the goat cheese contrasts beautifully with the lively crunch of the vegetables.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories salads and dressings
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Sprinkle a little kosher salt into a large glass or ceramic salad bowl. Rub the cut side of the garlic over the salt. Discard the garlic.
- Place the lettuce, radishes, onion, scallions, green pepper and tomatoes in the bowl. Add the oregano, mint and dill.
- Shortly before serving add the olive oil, toss, then add the vinegar. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, then arrange the olives and anchovy fillets on top. Toss again at the table before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 464 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
This goat cheese salad is a light and delicious side dish for almost any meal. The sweetness of the apples, raisins and grapes combines well with the tart goat cheese and dressing. Radelle Knappenberger of Oviedo, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, apples, raisins and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your salad. Use fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables, and high-quality nuts and cheese.
- Use a variety of textures: Incorporate a mix of crunchy, soft, and chewy textures into your salad to create a more interesting eating experience. For example, you could add crispy roasted nuts, soft goat cheese, and chewy dried fruit.
- Balance the flavors: Aim for a balance of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors in your salad. This will create a more complex and satisfying dish.
- Don't overcrowd the salad: When assembling your salad, don't overcrowd the bowl. Leave some space between the ingredients so that they can be easily tossed and coated with the dressing.
- Use a light hand with the dressing: Salad dressing can quickly overpower the other ingredients in your salad. Use a light hand when applying the dressing, and toss the salad gently to evenly coat all of the ingredients.
Conclusion:
This salad with macadamia nuts and goat cheese is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and cheese, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this salad a try.
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