SALADS WITH PISTACHIO-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE

SALADS WITH PISTACHIO-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons walnut or olive oil, divided
1/3 cup pistachios
4-1/2 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, vinegar, orange peel, honey, salt, cumin and 5 tablespoons walnut oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Divide among four serving plates. Place pistachios in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in bread crumbs. Cut goat cheese into four slices; brush slices with remaining oil. Coat in crumb mixture. In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook cheese slices over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place on salads.