Best 9 Goat Cheese And Spinach Salad With Warm Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our delectable goat cheese and spinach salad, artfully complemented by a warm vinaigrette dressing. This exquisite dish is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients, where the zesty tang of goat cheese harmonizes with the earthy notes of spinach, and the tangy vinaigrette adds a touch of warmth and acidity that elevates the salad to a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned salad aficionado or seeking a refreshing change from the ordinary, this salad promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE



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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

GOAT CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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This goat cheese dressing is rich and tangy and extremely quick.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. 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. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the goat cheese.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
3 tablespoons quality walnut oil, (see Cook's Note)
8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
1/2 cup whole or chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

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

WARM SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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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 GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS



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Here's a super easy salad that looks and tastes festive for the wonderful Christmas season, but is also wonderful all year round. Vinaigrette dressing coats the greens nicely. -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 pounds fresh beets
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
5 cups fresh baby spinach
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 30-60 minutes. Remove from the water; cool. Peel beets and cut into 1-in. pieces., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until blended. , Place spinach in salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with beets, goat cheese and walnuts. If desired, sprinkle with additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES AND WARM GOAT CHEESE



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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.

SPINACH-AND-GOAT-CHEESE SALAD



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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 AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BEETROOT VINAIGRETTE



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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

WARM GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD



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This salad is hea-ven-ly! I make a few salads with goat cheese (what a yummy treat!), but this one, in which the goat cheese is warmed, is scrumptious beyond words. Very impressive, too! The vinagrette dressing is is a great one to use on other salads, as well. This comes from Linda McCartney's vegetarian cookbook and I often serve it with a grourmet soup and warm bread for a lovely, complete meal.

Provided by Helping Hands

Categories     Free Of...

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (7 1/2 ounce) bag mixed greens (preferably with radicchio leaves)
1 7/8 ounces spinach leaves
1 bunch watercress
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
4 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (packed in oil)
olive oil
6 ounces creamy goat cheese
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 -2 clove minced garlic
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Dressing:.
  • Mix together mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk in olive oil slowly, allowing dressing to thicken.
  • Add garlic and mix well.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Salad:.
  • Pre-heat broiler.
  • Mix all greens and salad leaves in salad bowl.
  • Add onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and dressing, and toss well.
  • Place on individual plates.
  • Brush goat cheese with olive oil and place under broiler (on sprayed cookie sheet) for a few minutes, until cheese bubbles and turns slightly golden in color.
  • Place goat cheese slices on top of individual salads, and serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 284, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 10.2

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have any fresh spinach, you can use baby kale or arugula instead.
  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  • To warm the vinaigrette, heat it in a small saucepan over low heat for a few minutes, or until it's just warm to the touch.
  • You can also add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, to the vinaigrette for extra flavor.
  • To assemble the salad, simply toss the spinach, goat cheese, walnuts, and cranberries in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the warm vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Conclusion:

This goat cheese and spinach salad with warm vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The warm vinaigrette adds a touch of richness and complexity to the salad, making it a truly special dish.

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