Best 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.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

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.