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MIXED GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CANDIED ALMONDS



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Make and share this Mixed Greens With Goat Cheese and Candied Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mizzy

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
4 cups apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons grated onions
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 cup olive oil
2 (5 ounce) bags mixed salad greens
12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 200.1, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 26.7, Protein 12.6

SPRING MIX WITH WALNUTS, CRANBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE



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This is a refreshing salad, that may be served alongside a meal, or made a little larger, for a meal in itself! The amount of ingredients is just a suggestion; add the amounts to suit yourself!

Provided by alligirl

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 2 salads, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces spring greens, lettuces
2 ounces walnuts, toasted and rough chopped
2 ounces dried sweetened cranberries (Craisins are my choice)
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
raspberry walnut vinaigrette, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse lettuces; divide between 2 bowls.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese, evenly between the 2 bowls.
  • Dress with vinaigrette, to taste: Salt and Pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 147.7, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 19.9, Protein 10.5

MIXED GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CANDIED ALMONDS



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Categories     Salad     Fruit Juice     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Almond     Poppy     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Candied almonds
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
Salad
4 cups apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 cup olive oil
2 5-ounce bags mixed salad greens
12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled

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.

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