Dried Cherry And Goat Cheese Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette Food

QUINOA SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the quinoa with 1 cup water. Bring the quinoa to a boil, cover it, then reduce it to a simmer. Cook, covered, for about 12 minutes until the hull is visible. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set it aside to cool slightly.
• Prepare the Fried Goat Cheese Balls. Set them aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• When ready to serve, combine the cooked quinoa, salad greens, sliced almonds and dried cherries in a large bowl. Add all or a portion of the dressing, tossing to combine. Plate salad topped with the fried goat cheese balls, then serve immediately.
• If you'd prefer to skip frying the goat cheese balls, they can be easily cooked in the air fryer instead. Prepare them as instructed then preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Add the goat cheese balls then air-fry them for 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

GOAT CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. 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. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the goat cheese.

CALIFORNIA CHERRY AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the salad greens, raspberry vinaigrette, walnut pieces, and dried cherries together in a large bowl. Divide the salad into individual salad bowls or plates. Garnish each salad with two slices of goat cheese and a few strips of chicken breast.

FARRO AND KALE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• To cook the farro, in a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed farro with at least three cups water (enough water to cover the farro by a couple of inches). Add the salt, bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the farro is tender to the bite but still pleasantly chewy. (Pearled farro will take around 15 minutes; unprocessed farro will take 25 to 40 minutes.) Drain off the excess water and set aside.
• Meanwhile, place the chopped kale in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle it with a few dashes of salt and massage it with your hands by scrunching up large handfuls at a time until it's darker and more fragrant (this makes the kale taste less bitter and makes it easier to eat). Set aside.
• To toast the almonds, pour them into a small skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently (careful, they can burn), until the almonds are fragrant and starting to turn golden on the edges, about 4 to 5 minutes. Pour the almonds into the bowl of massaged kale.
• To prepare the vinaigrette, simply whisk the ingredients together in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl. Set aside.
• Once the farro has been cooked and drained, stir in the chopped dried cherries (so they have a chance to plump up a bit) and vinaigrette (the heat will temper the garlic a bit).
• Once the farro has cooled down to room temperature or close to it, stir it into the kale mixture. Gently crumble most of the goat cheese into the salad and lightly stir. Taste, and if the salad doesn't taste amazing yet, stir in more vinegar by the teaspoon until it does.
• Crumble the remaining goat cheese on top of the salad. Serve promptly, or refrigerate for later. This salad keeps well for four to five days in the refrigerator, covered.

CRANBERRY FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss greens with cranberries, cheese and walnuts in salad bowl.
• Beat vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
• Pour over salad; toss to coat.

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND PANCETTA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine mesclun and dried cherries. Crumble goat cheese on top and sprinkle with pepper.
• In a large skillet cook pancetta in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned. Pour off about 3 tablespoons (about 1/3 cup should be left in skillet with pancetta). Add garlic and sauté mixture, stirring, until garlic is golden. Carefully add thyme and vinegar. Increase heat to moderately high and boil mixture 1 minute.
• Add hot vinaigrette to salad and toss. Serve salad immediately.

DRIED CHERRY AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• TOSS greens with cranberries, cheese, bacon, onion and toasted walnuts in salad bowl.
• BEAT vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
• POUR over salad; toss to coat.

MIXED GREENS WITH SHEEP'S-MILK CHEESE AND HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar and Dijon mustard in small bowl, then whisk in honey. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and white pepper. Do ahead Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill. Use vinaigrette at room temperature.
• Place greens, cheese, and cherries in large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss. Season salad to taste with salt and white pepper and serve.