Arugula salad with goat cheese, toasted pecans, and cranberry vinaigrette is a flavorful, nutritious, and visually appealing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans creates a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad is also packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.
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ARUGULA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOASTED PECANS AND CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the dried cranberries in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let steep for 10 minutes, then drain. In another small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar and mustard. Slowly whisk in the oil. Fold in the cranberries and parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Put the arugula in a large serving bowl. Scatter the pecans and goat cheese over the top. Drizzle with the cranberry vinaigrette and serve immediately. Serves 8 to 10.
ARUGULA, PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE
I think this makes a perfect holiday salad. I will be making it for Thanksgiving and will report back. Source: Food52. com / brigidc's. This is her description of the salad. Sweet, salty, tart, crunchy and spicy, this salad has perfect flavor and texture balance. The inspiration was pomegranate molasses, which I learned about when I worked on a Persian food class. I like how the molasses takes the acidic edge off the vinaigrette but it is still tangy and delicious. Be sure to try this no fuss, no muss recipe Recipe #446884 I made my own pomegranate molasses: Recipe #490458 It's easy and can be reduced to make a smaller amount. It can be stored up to 6 months.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Vinaigrette Dressing:.
- In a small bowl combine the shallot, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, salt and pepper and whisk until the salt is dissolved.
- Whisk in the olive oil and let vinaigrette stand at room temperature until salad is assembled.
- Salad:.
- Combine the arugula, romaine, pears and half of the pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.
- Crumble half of the goat cheese over the ingredients in the bowl (this works best if the cheese is very cold).
- Whisk the vinaigrette until uniform and add all but 2 tablespoons of it to the bowl.
- Gently toss the salad with your hands or salad tongs, coating the ingredients well with the vinaigrette. If the salad seems dry, add the vinaigrette in small increments until it is dressed to your liking.
- Crumble the remaining cheese over the salad and sprinkle the remaining pomegranate seeds and the pistachios over the top. Serve immediately.
ARUGULA, WATERCRESS, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Joe Dion
Categories Salad Leafy Green Nut Appetizer No-Cook Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Raspberry Arugula Spring Summer Watercress Bon Appétit South Carolina Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Puree 1/2 cup raspberries, oil, vinegar, shallot, and honey in blender. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine remaining 1/2 cup raspberries, greens, watercress, and pine nuts in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
ARUGULA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE
This is a festive salad I served for Thanksgiving this year. I usually make it with my homemade shallot vinaigrette (I always have a jar in the fridge), but you can use any vinaigrette or dressing that you like.
Provided by barbara
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place arugula in a large bowl and top with chevre and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with vinaigrette right before serving, and mix to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest arugula you can find, with bright green leaves and no signs of wilting. - To toast pecans, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly browned. - For a sweeter vinaigrette, use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar. - If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute feta or blue cheese. - To make the salad more substantial, add grilled chicken or salmon.Conclusion:
This arugula salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or light lunch. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. The combination of sweet and tangy vinaigrette, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese makes this salad irresistible. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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