Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures intertwine to create a symphony of taste! In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect salad of French-style green beans and goat cheese. Get ready to tantalize your palate with a dish that celebrates the essence of French cuisine, combining the crispiness of green beans, the tangy creaminess of goat cheese, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting to explore the art of cooking, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a salad that will impress even the most discerning palate.
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BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
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
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
GREEN SALAD WITH BAKED GOAT CHEESE
I combined my favorite parts of a variety of salads to create this masterpiece. The warm baked cheese and crunchy croutons are wonderful complements to the crisp salad greens.-Deb Morris, Wevertown, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut goat cheese into eight slices; brush both sides with olive oil and coat with bread crumbs. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until cheese is bubbly, 5-6 minutes., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cranberries, walnuts and bacon; transfer to a platter. Top with cheese and croutons. Serve with dressing of your choice.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SALAD OF FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS AND GOAT'S CHEESE
French-style green beans (which is NOT the same as French green beans!) are great for salads: they are slightly sweeter than "normal" green beans, and because they are so flat they are easy to blanch quickly without losing any of the goodness. This recipe is great for picknicks -- bring the cheese separately and add to the salad just before serving. If you want to add some colour, add a finely cut tomato.
Provided by Is This Really Nece
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Juice the lemon. Cut the beans diagonally into broad diamond shapes (any shape will do, but this just looks pretty). Blanch them in boiling water in circa 2 mins and immediately rinse in cold water. Cut the olives into chunks. Mix beans, olives, oil, and lemon juice, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Crumble the cheese over the salad.
CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Yield Serves 20
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange chicken breasts in single layer in jelly roll pans or baking pans. Brush both sides with soy sauce and olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with pepper. Arrange skin side up. Roast until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Skin and bone chicken; reserve drippings in pans. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Return to pans and turn to coat with drippings. Cool. Transfer chicken meat and drippings to large bowl. Set aside.
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh with cold water. Drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover chicken and beans separately and refrigerate.)
- Combine mustard and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add shallots and 2 tablespoons thyme. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store dressing at room temperature.)
- Add beans, dressing and walnuts to chicken and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Line platter with kale. Top with salad. Sprinkle with cheese and additional thyme and serve.
WARM GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Delicious salad of green beans, potatoes, red peppers, and goat cheese goes perfectly with chicken or pork. Experiment with other potato types such as purple and other soft cheeses, such as garlic and herb.
Provided by Linda T
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Place potatoes in a large bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; grease with cooking spray. Cook and stir the green beans and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Transfer the green bean mixture into the large bowl with the potatoes. Add the balsamic vinaigrette, roasted red peppers, and basil; toss lightly. Stir in the goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 404.1 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color.
- Use high-quality goat cheese for the best flavor. A creamy, flavorful goat cheese will complement the green beans and vinaigrette perfectly.
- Make the vinaigrette ahead of time and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. This will enhance their flavor and add a nice crunchy texture to the salad.
- If you don't have shallots on hand, you can substitute a small onion, finely chopped.
- Serve the salad immediately after assembling, while the green beans are still slightly warm and the goat cheese is still soft and creamy.
Conclusion:
This salad of French-style green beans and goat cheese is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light and refreshing, yet also hearty and satisfying. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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