Spring Greens With Toasted Cheese Food

PUNCHY SPRING GREENS

Steps:

• While the lamb is resting, melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Once bubbling, add the anchovies and cook for 2 mins until they melt away. Stir in the garlic, fry for 1 min more, then toss in the greens and cook for 8 mins until wilted.
• Add the lemon juice and parmesan and stir well to melt the cheese. Season to taste, transfer to a serving bowl and scatter over the hazelnuts.

SPRING GREENS WITH BEETS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl toss together the pecans, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and water; add to a warmed heavy skillet and heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle the toasted pecans with sugar and continue to cook and stir for 2 to 4 minutes or until sugar melts; spread on foil lined pan to cool.
• In a medium size bowl combine the syrup, mustard, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar; whisk in the olive oil until thoroughly incorporated.
• In a large salad bowl add the salad greens, beets and goat cheese, sprinkle with cooled pecans, drizzle with salad dressing, toss lightly and serve on chilled salad plates.
• Any remaining dressing keeps well for a few days in the refirgerator.

GREENS WITH BLUEBERRIES, FETA AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add greens; toss to coat.
• Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with blueberries, feta cheese and almonds.

MIXED SPRING GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut the goat cheese cylinder into 12 equal sized rounds, pushing into shape with your fingers as necessary.
• Roll each disc into the bread crumbs, and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Arrange the greens, tomatoes and onions on four individual plates.
• Mix the vinegar, oil, mustard,herbs and salt and pepper together until well blended.
• Turn on the broiler, and place the baking sheet with the goat cheese rounds under the heat.
• Cook for a minute or two until the cheese rounds are slightly golden and bubbly but still holding their shape.
• Arrange three goat cheese rounds on each salad plate, and then drizzle with the dressing.
• Serve immediately with Italian bread.

SPRING GREENS WITH HERB AND LEMON GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• To make crostini:.
• 1. In a food processor (or mixing bowl with a wooden spoon) add the goat cheese, 4 teaspoons olive oil and the wine. Pulse one or two times, just to blend. The mixture should be spreadable; if too thick, add more olive oil and pulse again. Transfer mixture to bowl, and stir in salt and pepper to taste, herbs and lemon zest. Chill for 30 minutes.
• 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place baguette slices on a large baking sheet and brush lightly on both sides with remaining olive oil (using more oil as necessary). Bake for about 5 minutes on one side; turn and bake another 3 minutes on the second side. Set aside.
• To make salad:.
• 1. In a small bowl combine the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste and whisk to blend. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. (feel free to use more olive oil and vinegar if wanted).
• 2. Just before serving, add dressing to mixed greens and toss gently. Divide among 4 salad plates. Spread a nice schmear of herbed cheese on the toasted baguette slices and place 2 slices on each plate on top of the salads. Serve immediately.

SPRING GREENS WITH BEETS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, cook the pecans, 1 tablespoon vinegar and water over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, syrup, mustard, salt and remaining vinegar. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dressing; toss to coat. Divide among eight salad plates. Top with beets, goat cheese and glazed pecans.

SPRING GREENS WITH TOASTED CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place 1/4 cup dressing in shallow bowl. Combine bread crumbs and garlic salt in another shallow bowl. Dip each piece of cheese into dressing; shake off excess dressing. Coat with bread crumbs. Place cheese onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes or just until soft. (DO NOT OVERBAKE.)
• Arrange salad greens, herbs and tomatoes on 6 individual salad plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Place 3 cubes toasted cheese on each salad. Serve immediately.
• TIP: The crumb-coated cheese cubes can be made well ahead of time. Refrigerate, covered on baking sheet or in a covered container. Bake just before serving.