Orange Walnut And Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

ORANGE, WALNUT AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Spread the walnuts on a small baking sheet and toast until fragrant and lightly colored -- 5 to 6 minutes.
• Set aside until cooled slightly.
• Cut away the peels from the oranges, leaving no white pith.
• Hold the oranges over a small bowl and segment them, catching any juices.
• In a large bowl, combine the greens, orange segments and shallot rings.
• In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and 2 Tablespoons of the reserved orange juice. Whisk to combine.
• Taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing to coat it evenly.
• Add the goat cheese and chopped walnuts, and toss gently to combine.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.

ROASTED BEETROOT & GOAT'S CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put the beetroot in a roasting tin with 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp vinegar and plenty of seasoning. Roast for 8-10 mins until sticky. Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the green beans, cook for 1 min, then drain. Toss in with the beetroot and roast for a further 5 mins.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the remaining oil and vinegar in a small bowl, and season well. Put the mixed leaves and cucumber in a bowl and toss together with a little dressing.
• Dip both cheese halves in the chopped walnuts so the tops are covered, then pop in the roasting tin with the beetroot and green beans for a few mins, to soften and toast the nuts.
• Pile the salad onto plates and serve with the remaining dressing drizzled over the top.

TOASTED WALNUT SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a sauce pan.
• Stir in walnut pieces and coat with butter.
• Stir for 4 minutes and remove from pan and set aside.
• Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Toss greens, mandarin orange segments and crumbled cheese.
• Toss with toasted walnuts and serve with raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing.