Best Spinach And Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN, AVOCADO, AND GOAT CHEESE



Spinach Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Goat Cheese image

Great salad with chicken, avocado, and goat cheese.

Provided by Bethshan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup pine nuts
8 cups chopped spinach
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
½ cup corn kernels
⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pine nuts in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Put spinach into a large salad bowl; top with pine nuts, tomatoes, chicken, avocado, corn kernels, and goat cheese.
  • Beat white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

WARM SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Warm Spinach, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Daryl Getman

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Mushroom     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Bacon     Spinach     Bon Appétit     New York     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bacon slices, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips
12 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 10-ounce bag spinach leaves
1/2 medium-size red onion, cut into paper-thin slices
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces chilled soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add bell pepper to drippings in skillet; sauté 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bell pepper to large bowl. Add mushrooms to same skillet and sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms to bowl with bell pepper and reserve skillet. Add spinach and onion to same bowl.
  • Add oil, vinegar, and sugar to reserved skillet; bring to boil, whisking until sugar dissolves. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough warm dressing from skillet to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PERSIMMONS, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



Spinach Salad With Persimmons, Goat Cheese and Walnuts image

I was never crazy about persimmons until I made this salad with the crunchy Fuyu variety. I love the contrast of sweet persimmons with earthy spinach.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Fuyu persimmons
1/4 cup broken walnuts (1 1/2 ounces)
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled about 1/2 cup
1 bag baby spinach
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon walnut oil
Fleur de sel (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the persimmons, and cut in wedges; if there are any seeds at the core, cut away the cores. Combine with the walnuts, goat cheese and spinach in a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together the lime juice, salt and walnut oil. Toss with the spinach mixture, and serve, sprinkling a tiny amount of fleur de sel over each serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS, PECANS, DRIED CRANBERRIES, CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE AND CITRUS DRESSING



Baby Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Onions, Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Crumbled Goat Cheese and Citrus Dressing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Citrus Dressing, recipe follows
8 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the onion into thin wedges, through the root end. Toss with the olive oil, season with salt, to taste, and spread out on a baking sheet. Roast until just soft and brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Put the spinach and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with some of the dressing and toss. Add more dressing as needed; spinach should just be lightly coated. Divide salad among 4 chilled plates. Top with pecans, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
  • Whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon, honey, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHERRIES, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



SPINACH SALAD WITH CHERRIES, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the Spinach Salad
6 cups lightly packed fresh spinach
1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and cut in half
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup walnut halves, broken in pieces
For the Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Squeeze lime juice
Freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Make the Vinaigrette Whisk together the oils, champagne vinegar, honey, lime juice, pepper and salt. Make the Spinach Salad Place the spinach in a large bowl and coat with the vinaigrette, or drizzle over the greens on the plates before serving. Gently toss in the cherries, goat cheese and walnuts. Divide onto 4 salad plates and serve.

ROAST ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON, AVOCADO AND GOAT CHEESE RECIPE



Roast Asparagus and Mushroom Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese Recipe image

A recipe for Roast Asparagus and Mushroom Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese : A nice summery chicken spinach salad with roasted asparagus, mushrooms, bacon and goat cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces mushrooms, quartered or sliced
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 strips bacon (optional)
8 ounces chicken breast, pounded thin
salt and pepper to taste
6 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 large ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Toss the asparagus and mushrooms in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 20 minutes, mixing half way through.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain before crumbling.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, heat the grill (or a pan) to medium-high heat, brush with oil and cook the chicken until cooked through and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side, before letting rest for 5 minutes and slicing.
  • Assemble the salad, toss in the dressing and enjoy!

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad image

Quick, easy, and tasty salad!

Provided by Rachel True

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups spinach leaves
½ apple - peeled, cored, and diced
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
2 ounces walnuts

Steps:

  • Put 1 cup spinach into each of 2 bowls.
  • Sprinkle apple, goat cheese, and walnuts over the spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 170.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BEETROOT VINAIGRETTE



Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad with Beetroot Vinaigrette image

I tried this salad in Rehoboth Beach, DE and vowed to duplicate it! It is so addicting with the crunchy sugared walnuts and creamy goat cheese. The vinaigrette is to die for. I don't even care for beets! Great for holiday dinners. A must try!

Provided by Nikki Miller

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ (15 ounce) can pickled beets
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ pound baby spinach, rinsed and dried
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the walnuts and sugar until walnuts are lightly browned and sugar is caramelized. Thoroughly coat the walnuts with the sugar.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend the beets with cider vinegar, bouillon granules, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Gradually blend in the oil.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the sugar-coated walnuts and spinach. Before serving, drizzle with the blended beat mixture, toss, and sprinkle with goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SPINACH AND PERSIMMON SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE



Spinach and Persimmon Salad with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate image

I love how the sweet persimmon balances out the tartness that you get from the pomegranate arils and creamy goat cheese. Top that with the crunch of sliced almonds, and you have the perfect fall salad.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Fuyu persimmon, peeled and cored
2 cups roughly chopped spinach
3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
½ tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Slice persimmon into 1/4-inch rounds, then slice each round into quarters.
  • Place chopped spinach into a salad bowl. Top with persimmon quarters, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and sliced almonds.
  • Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SPINACH, BACON, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PECANS



Spinach, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans image

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Bacon     Pecan     Spinach     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb sliced bacon
3/4 cup pecans
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 (10-oz) bag baby spinach
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, then transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons fat from skillet, discarding remainder. Crumble bacon.
  • Toast pecans in 2 teaspoons olive oil in skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until 1 shade darker, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Season nuts with salt and pepper and coarsely chop.
  • Heat reserved fat in a saucepan over moderately low heat until just warm. Remove pan from heat, then whisk in vinegar and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Toss bacon, spinach, cheese, and half of nuts with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle salad with remaining nuts.

WARM PANCETTA, GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH SALAD



Warm Pancetta, Goat Cheese and Spinach Salad image

This salad was on the Tra Vigne menu for many years. When all was said and done, I must have eaten a hundred pounds of it, because each time I made it, I couldn't resist taking a bite.

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups loosely packed stemmed baby spinach
1/2 cup (5 ounces) fresh goat cheese (recommended: Laura Chenel)
1/3 pound thick-sliced pancetta, cut into strips about 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Put the spinach in a large bowl. Crumble the cheese over the spinach. Cook the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pancetta in a sieve set over a heatproof measuring cup, reserving the rendered fat. You will need 1/4 cup for the dressing. If necessary, add enough olive oil to make 1/4 cup. Pour the fat back into the pan and add the pancetta. When the pancetta is warm again, add the garlic and cook until light brown, about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme and let it crackle in the fat for about 10 seconds. Add the vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 30 seconds to lower the acidity of the vinegar. You should see tiny drops of vinegar dispersed throughout the fat. Add the dried cranberries and stir. Pour the dressing over the spinach and cheese. Toss to coat the leaves evenly and melt the cheese a little. Serve immediately.

SPINACH-AND-GOAT-CHEESE SALAD



Spinach-and-Goat-Cheese Salad image

Figs add a lovely sweetness to this classic salad combination.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup walnut halves, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
8 to 10 ounces baby spinach
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
8 to 10 fresh figs, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, add oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified.
  • Place nuts and spinach in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese, and add figs; gently toss with vinaigrette to combine.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES AND WARM GOAT CHEESE



Spinach Salad with Oranges and Warm Goat Cheese image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Citrus     Leafy Green     Mustard     Nut     Onion     Vegetable     Appetizer     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Orange     Tree Nut     Pecan     Spinach     Winter     Shower     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (first-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 small navel oranges
6 oz fresh mild goat cheese (preferably in log form)
1/3 cup pecans (1 1/2 oz), finely chopped
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb spinach, trimmed
1 small red onion, sliced into thin rings

Steps:

  • Cut peel and white pith from oranges with a sharp small knife. Working over a sieve set over a bowl, cut orange sections free from membranes, letting sections drop into sieve.
  • Cut goat cheese into fourths and pat each portion between your hands to form a disk. Pat pecans all over each disk to coat. Bake on a small baking sheet in middle of oven until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Measure out 1 tablespoon orange juice from bowl and whisk together with mustard, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add oil and whisk until blended.
  • Add spinach, onion, and orange sections to dressing and toss well. Season with pepper. Divide among 4 salad plates and carefully transfer 1 goat-cheese disk to each salad.

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE



Goat Cheese and Spinach Salad With Warm Vinaigrette image

Here's a very simple spinach salad with a dressing that's got just a bit of a zing to it. We love goat cheese and find that it goes well with spinach.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 lb boucheron cheese (French) or 1/4 lb goat cheese (French)
1 1/2 lbs spinach
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Several hours before serving, remove the Bucheron from the refrigerator (it should be very cold); pull off the skin that encircles the cheese.
  • With a sharp knife, cut the Bucheron into 6 thin slices and place on a large plate.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until ready to assemble the salad. (If the edges crumble a bit, don't worry--put the crumbled cheese aside with the slices.).
  • Wash the spinach in a sink filled with cold water, pulling the stems off the leaves.
  • Drain in a colander and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  • Tear the leaves into pieces and set aside in a salad bowl.
  • Combine the shallot, mustard, basil, sugar, salt, pepper to taste, vinegar, and oil in a small bowl and reserve.
  • When ready to serve, toss the spinach with 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette--enough to barely coat the leaves.
  • Arrange the spinach on 6 salad plates and arrange a slice of cheese on top of each bed of spinach.
  • In a small saucepan, warm the remaining vinaigrette over moderate heat.
  • As it comes just to a simmer, drizzle it in equal portions over the cheese and spinach.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 196.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.4

SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED CARROT SALAD



Spinach, Goat Cheese and Roasted Carrot Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch small to medium carrots with tops, trimmed and halved lengthwise
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
6 cups baby spinach (about 4 ounces)
1 head red-leaf lettuce, torn into large pieces
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place a baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Spread the carrots on the hot pan and bake until lightly browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard and shallot in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce and almonds and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the salad and carrots to a platter. Top with the goat cheese and chives.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
1/2 cup whole or chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
3 tablespoons quality walnut oil, (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
  • Put all but a large handful of the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with most of the dressing. Add remaining spinach and continue tossing until well coated.
  • Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams

SPINACH SALAD WITH BERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE



Spinach Salad with Berries and Goat Cheese image

I love the freshness of the berries, with the creaminess of the cheese, and crunch from the almonds! This is my perfect salad - and it is a fabulous base for some pan seared salmon, grilled shrimp, or chicken if you'd prefer to make it a heartier entrée salad!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     Spinach Salad

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups baby spinach
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
½ cup fresh raspberries
½ cup fresh blueberries
⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette dressing, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Divide spinach amongst 2 plates. Top each plate with half of the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Sprinkle with goat cheese and sliced almonds, adjusting quantities if needed to your tastes and preferences.
  • Drizzle salad with raspberry vinaigrette to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 496.9 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

RED BELL PEPPER, SPINACH, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH OREGANO DRESSING



Red Bell Pepper, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Salad with Oregano Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Pepper     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Picnic     Low Carb     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Goat Cheese     Celery     Spinach     Bell Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Oregano     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
4 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 large red bell peppers, diced
1 1/2 cups diced celery (about 3 stalks)
3/4 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese
1/3 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, and oregano in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add spinach, bell peppers, celery, goat cheese, and red onion to dressing; toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates and serve.

EMERIL'S SPINACH, DRIED CHERRY AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH WARM



Emeril's Spinach, Dried Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad With Warm image

This came from Emeril. He aired this recipe in 2004. I am excited to serve it at Thanksgiving 2007. It is quick, flavorful, and beautiful.

Provided by tornadoes three

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces bacon, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 tablespoons creole mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 cups fresh spinach, tough stems removed, washed and spun dry (about 12 ounces)
1 large orange, segmented
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • n a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and pour off all but 1/4 cup of grease from the pan.
  • To the fat in the pan, add the onions and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper, and salt and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the mustard and vinegar and cook, stirring to de-glaze the pan. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the cherries and cook, stirring, until slightly plumped and warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and whisk in the oil. Return the bacon to the pan and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
  • In a large bowl, toss the spinach with the warm dressing. Divide the salad among 4 salad plates, arrange the orange segments around the edges, crumble the goat cheese over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.3, Fat 48.2, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 770.8, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 15.4

RADICCHIO, SPINACH, AND APRICOT SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



Radicchio, Spinach, and Apricot Salad with Goat Cheese image

The sharp-tasting radicchio in this spinach salad pairs well with the sweetness of apricots and the creaminess of goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 head radicchio (8 ounces), halved, cored, and roughly torn
1 bag (5 ounces) baby spinach
1/2 cup soft crumbled goat cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place apricots in a small bowl, and cover with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add apricots, radicchio, and spinach to bowl with dressing; toss to combine. Serve topped with goat cheese.

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