Mustard Greens Salad With Roasted Cheese Pumpkin And Goat Cheese Recipes

BALSAMIC-ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place pumpkin onto a secure cutting board. Cut the top and bottom off the pumpkin, removing as much of the stem as possible. Use a sharp vegetable peeler or a paring knife to remove the pumpkin peel. Cut pumpkin in half, and use a spoon to scoop out seeds and strings. Trim away any pieces of stem that may remain. Cut each pumpkin half into 1/2-inch strips. Chop each strip into 1/2-inch cubes. Place cubed pumpkin into a large bowl.
• Mix balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour over pumpkin pieces and toss to thoroughly coat. Pour pumpkin into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir gently, then continue baking until pumpkin is softened and slightly caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes more, stirring again if needed. Serve pumpkin warm, topped with goat cheese and fresh oregano.

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.,

ROASTED PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Pile the diced pumpkin on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and toss with your hands to lightly coat. Spread evenly and sprinkle with sage, salt, and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add leek and cook until softened and beginning to caramelize, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove roasted pumpkin from the oven, add to the pan, and stir to combine.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Slice the baguette at an angle into 1/2-inch slices. Brush 1 side of each slice with remaining oil.
• Cook on the preheated grill until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
• Remove from the grill and rub the garlic clove over the oiled side of each baguette slice 3 to 4 times. Spread goat cheese over each slice and top with a spoonful of the pumpkin-leek mixture. Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

MUSTARD GREENS SALAD WITH ROASTED CHEESE PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place nuts on a baking sheet, and bake until crisp and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside.
• Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine pumpkin wedges, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss pumpkin to coat well. Place a heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add pumpkin, and saute until browned on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer pan to oven, and roast until tender but not falling apart, about 6 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Place mustard greens in a large mixing bowl. Over the greens, sprinkle the walnut oil, vinegar and salt to taste. Toss well, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• To serve, place a handful of greens on each of 4 plates. On each plate arrange 2 slices of pumpkin partly on the greens, a large spoonful of goat cheese beside the greens and a sprinkling of toasted walnuts over the entire salad.

BIG LEAFY GREEN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE TARTS

Steps:

• For the dough: In a food processor, pulse to combine the flour and salt. Add the butter and pulse 3 to 4 times, then drizzle in the ice water and pulse until the dough holds together easily when squeezed with your fingers. Add more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed. Divide the dough in half, pat each portion into a round disk, wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• For the salad: In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley, tarragon, sugar, shallots and some salt and pepper. Shake to mix the dressing and chill until ready to use. Place the greens in a large bowl, drizzle about 1/4 cup dressing over and toss to combine.
• For the tart: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss the tomatoes with the oil, onions and some salt and pepper, then set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll one disk of the dough into a 12-inch round, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, then fold and crimp the edges.
• Spoon the sour cream and mustard evenly on the dough. Top with the tomato mixture and the goat cheese. Make an egg wash by beating the egg with 1 teaspoon water. Brush the egg wash around the tart edges.
• Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the tomatoes soften, about 45 minutes. Cut into squares to serve with the salad.

BABY GREENS WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk together egg white and water. Dip cheese rounds in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in bread crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Chill 15 minutes.
• Whisk together vinegar, salt, mustard, sugar, and a pinch of pepper in a small salad bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Heat remaining teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté cheese until golden, about 30 seconds per side. Remove skillet from heat.
• Add greens to dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve salad topped with warm cheese.

SALAD GREENS WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and olive oil. Set aside.
• Toss the greens with the grapefruit, cheese and red onion. Pour on the vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk vinegar with mustard. Slowly add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Place greens in a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet; top each with a goat cheese round. Toast until bread is golden brown and cheese has started to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle greens with vinaigrette; toss to combine. Divide among four plates. Place three toasts on each salad. Serve immediately.