Green Salad With Apples And Warm Hazelnut Crusted Goat Cheese Food

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.

BAKED GOAT'S CHEESE WITH HAZELNUT CRUST & BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• Halve the goat's cheeses horizontally and mix the nuts with the crumbs. Coat the cheese in the egg, then the nut mixture. Mark the cut side of the cheese with a large piece of nut to show which side up it should be.
• For the onions, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, then add the onions. Stir well and cook for 10 mins until softened and starting to turn golden. Tip in the balsamic vinegar and honey, season and stir over the heat until syrupy. If freezing, open-freeze the cheeses until solid, then wrap individually with cling film and foil. Pack the onions into a freezer bag once cool. To defrost, thaw the onions and warm gently in a pan.
• To cook and serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the cheese on a sheet of baking parchment on a baking tray and bake for 20 mins. If you're baking from frozen, add another 5 mins.
• Arrange the salad leaves on plates and spoon the onions on top. Add the goat's cheese, drizzle with any juice from the onions and serve immediately.

GREEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND WARM HAZELNUT-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Toss onions, 1/4 c. vinegar and 1/4 c. oil on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until onions are lightly carmelized, turning often, about 30 min. Cool. (can be made 1 day ahead, chilled and brought to room temp. before using). Press each goat cheese round into 1/2" thickness. Mix 1 c. chopped hazelnuts and breadcrumbs in a med. bowl to blend. Whisk egg yolks and 1/4 c. water in a small bowl. Dip cheese rounds into the yolk mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture, coating completely and pressing gently to adhere. Place on baking sheet. cover; chill at least 30 min. or overnight. Whisk 1/4 c. vinegar and shallots in another small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 c. olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside. Heat 2 Tbls. oil in heavy large skillet over med-high heat. Add cheese rounds; cook until outside is crisp and brown, about 2 min. per side. Remove from heat. Toss greens and apples in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 8 plates. Top with onions, goat cheese and nuts.

APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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.

SALADS WITH PISTACHIO-CRUSTED 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.

GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Microwave or saute onion and bell pepper until soft; set aside to cool.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the onion, pepper, salad greens, deli meat and tomato. Sprinkle with the onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Toss to mix.
• Pour on enough salad dressing or vinegar to coat, toss again and serve.