Baby Spinach Salad With Clementines Pine Nuts And Goat Cheese Food

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH BERRIES, PECANS & GOAT CHEESE IN RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine raspberry vinegar, vegetable oil, honey, Dijon mustard, shallots, salt and pepper in a small sealable container and shake vigorously to blend (be sure honey doesn't stick to bottom). Alternatively, combine vinegar, honey, mustard, shallots, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil until emulsified.
• In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries and pecans. Add the dressing little by little and toss until greens are well-coated (you may have a bit left over but you'll use most of it). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over top and serve.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS, PECANS, DRIED CRANBERRIES, CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE AND CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice the onion into thin wedges, through the root end. Toss with the olive oil, season with salt, to taste, and spread out on a baking sheet. Roast until just soft and brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Put the spinach and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with some of the dressing and toss. Add more dressing as needed; spinach should just be lightly coated. Divide salad among 4 chilled plates. Top with pecans, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
• Whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon, honey, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.

SPINACH, FETA AND PINE NUT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the washed spinach with the feta, onion and pine nuts in a bowl.
• Sprinkle with sherry vinegar, then drizzle with the oil, which allows the dressing to coat all the ingredients.
• Serve.

SPINACH AND CLEMENTINE SALAD WITH DRIED TART CHERRIES

Steps:

• Dry roast the walnuts lightly and set aside to cool.
• Whisk all the salad ingredients together except for the olive oil. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and incorporate. Best if salad dressing is prepared several hours in advance to allow to marinate.
• Once dressing has marinated, adjust seasoning if necessary. Whisk again.
• Wash and drain well the baby spinach leaves.
• In large salad bowl toss the salad ingredients together. NOTE: Do not add the walnuts to the salad until just before serving.
• Chill salad until ready to serve.
• Serve salad dressing on side.

COUNTRY SLICED STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PINE NUTS

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.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH CLEMENTINES, PINE NUTS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In shallow serving bowl, arrange cl. segments, goat cheese and nuts over spinach Vin: Place clem, lemon juic, oil, s and p in blender and process until pureed. Drizzle over salad or serve on side