Best Mixed Greens With Goat Cheese And Candied Almonds Recipes

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MIXED GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CANDIED ALMONDS



Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese and Candied Almonds image

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.

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD



Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad image

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
  • Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

MIXED GREENS WITH PECANS, GOAT CHEESE, AND DRIED CRANBERRIES



Mixed Greens With Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Dried Cranberries image

Make and share this Mixed Greens With Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Dried Cranberries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Londonsbk

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3/4 cup olive oil
2 (5 ounce) bags mixed baby greens
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (about 7 ounces)
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups glazed pecans (about 8 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups walnuts (about 8 ounces)
5 1/2 ounces log soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, mustard, and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Mix greens, cranberries, and onion in large bowl. Mix in enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with nuts and cheese.

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

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