Best 6 Orange Walnut And Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

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"Orange, walnut, and goat cheese salad" is an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. This salad is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, with the orange segments providing a burst of citrus, the walnuts adding a nutty crunch, and the goat cheese lending a creamy richness. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a side dish to complement your main course, this salad is sure to impress!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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



Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Provided by FAITHFUL96

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

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



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This is a delicious and easy salad which takes little time and is a great meatless main course. It uses beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts and baby greens. For a main dish salad, add chicken. Feel free to include more of your favorite vegetables too.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Beet Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium beets - scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Place beets into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain and cool, then cut in to cubes.
  • While the beets are cooking, place the walnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat. Heat until warm and starting to toast, then stir in the maple syrup. Cook and stir until evenly coated, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make the dressing.
  • Place a large helping of baby greens onto each of four salad plates, divide candied walnuts equally and sprinkle over the greens. Place equal amounts of beets over the greens, and top with dabs of goat cheese. Drizzle each plate with some of the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

ORANGE, WALNUT AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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Absolutely delicious salad -- from Emeril Lagasse 20 - 40 - 60 Fresh Food Fast Cookbook. NOTE: You can add thin slices of grilled or broiled chicken breast for a complete meal!

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Chicken

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 medium oranges
8 ounces spring greens
2 medium shallots, cut into thin rings (about 1/3 cup)
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon sugar
3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (crumbled)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 226.8, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8, Protein 7

TOASTED WALNUT SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE



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I had this salad at one of my favorite restaurants. I couldn't figure out the secret until I toasted the walnuts. This salad blends all the flavors together well, it is a great side to just about anything. Easy to put together and chill while you cook other things. If you don't have raspberry vinaigrette, try with Recipe #23478.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Greens

Time 19m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) bag mixed baby lettuces and spring greens (baby greens)
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments (drained)
1 cup walnut pieces
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or 4 ounces blue cheese
1 tablespoon butter
raspberry vinaigrette dressing

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 429.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 12.3

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Beets, oranges and spinach sprinkled with goat cheese make a scrumptious new blend for a mixed green salad. The combination may seem unlikely, but I guarantee it will become a favorite. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into wedges., In a small bowl, whisk oil, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1 tablespoon tarragon. In a large bowl, combine spinach, salad greens and remaining tarragon. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to coat., Transfer to a platter or divide among 12 salad plates. Top with orange sections and beets; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe oranges. Look for oranges that are heavy for their size and have a deep orange color.
  • If you don't have any goat cheese, you can substitute feta cheese or blue cheese.
  • You can also add other ingredients to this salad, such as dried cranberries, chopped apples, or crumbled bacon.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made, as the walnuts will soften if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

The Orange, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Salad is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The combination of sweet oranges, crunchy walnuts, and tangy goat cheese is simply delicious. If you are looking for a new salad to try, I highly recommend this one.

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