Mixed Green Salad With Baked Goat Cheese Food

BAKED GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Process the Melba Toasts in a food processer until fine like breadcrumbs, for about a minute and a half.
• Cut the goat cheese into equal pieces using a dental floss or kitchen twine. (Please see picture and explanation above.)
• Roll each piece to make a small ball (in the size of a golf ball) using your hands.
• Coat each goat cheese ball with chopped thyme and chive herb mixture.
• Whisk eggs with Dijon mustard in a small ball. Transfer, now herb coated goat cheese balls in to this mix.
• Using your hands, press the Melba Toast crumbs (seasoned with pepper) into the egg mixture to make sure that they are nicely adhered.
• Place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
• Place the baking sheet in to freezer and freeze them for 30 minutes.
• Place the rack to the top position and pre-heat oven to 475 F degrees.
• Meanwhile whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, shallot (or red onion) and salt in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
• Remove the cheese from the freezer and lightly brush all sides of each cheese ball with olive oil. Transfer the baking sheet in to the oven and bake for 8 minutes. If they are completely frozen bake them for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Using a spatula place the cheese to a paper towel lined plate and let cool for 3 minutes.
• Place the green salad in a bowl and drizzle with the salad dressing. Toss to coat.
• Divide green salad among individual plates; place as many goat cheese balls as you want and serve.

CRANBERRY, GOAT CHEESE, AND PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• In the bottom of a large mixing bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together until well emulsified.
• Add the baby greens (4 cups) and toss together well with tongs to coat in the dressing.
• Add the sliced red onion (1/4 cup), the dried cranberries (1/4 cup), and the candied nuts (1/4 cup) to the bowl on top of the greens. Use the tines of a fork to crumble the soft goat cheese (2 oz.) directly into the bowl.
• Toss everything gently together. Divide into two serving bowls or plates and serve.

GREEN SALAD WITH BAKED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut goat cheese into eight slices; brush both sides with olive oil and coat with bread crumbs. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until cheese is bubbly, 5-6 minutes., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cranberries, walnuts and bacon; transfer to a platter. Top with cheese and croutons. Serve with dressing of your choice.,

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.

MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Sprinkle with the oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH PEARS, GOAT CHEESE, AND FIG VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup: about 5 minutes.
• Combine the fig mixture, water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
• Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic. Add olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.
• To serve: Drizzle enough dressing on the greens to coat. Place the greens on 6 salad plates and top with pear and goat cheese.

MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil and pepper flakes; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

MIXED GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CANDIED ALMONDS

Steps:

• For almonds:
• Place foil on work surface. Stir sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush. Increase heat and boil without stirring until mixture turns deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 9 minutes. Mix in almonds. Immediately pour out onto foil, separating almonds with fork. Cool completely (mixture will harden).
• For salad:
• Boil apple cider in heavy large saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 23 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl and chill until cold. Add vinegar, onion, mustard and poppy seeds. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss greens, cheese and almonds in bowl with enough dressing to coat; serve.

GRILLED-ONION SALAD WITH MIXED GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Whisk Sherry vinegar, lemon juice, lemon peel, thyme and marjoram in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange onion on baking sheet. Brush both sides of onions with dressing, using total of 4 tablespoons. Sprinkle onions with salt and pepper. Grill or broil onions until lightly charred, turning occasionally and keeping wedges intact, about 12 minutes. Transfer to plate and cool.
• Place greens in medium bowl. Toss with enough remaining dressing to coat. Arrange greens on 1 side of each plate. Arrange onions on opposite side of plates. Drizzle onion with more dressing. Top with cheese and serve.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH PECANS, GOAT CHEESE, AND HONEY MUSTARD VI

Steps:

• 1 Preheat oven to 300°F Place pecans in a bowl, pour melted butter over them, sprinkle with sugar, and gently toss until the pecans are all well coated with a dusting of sugar. Place them in a single layer on a parchment paper or Silpat lined cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool to touch.
• 2 Whisk together the honey mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes, and balsamic vinegar in a medium sized bowl. Slowly drizzle the oil into the mixture, whisking constantly until completely incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 3 Place lettuces and baby spinach in a large bowl. Add the goat cheese, dried cranberries, red bell pepper, and pecans. Toss with 1/4 cup of the dressing.
• Serve immediately.
• Serves 8.
• Chill remaining dressing.