Best 7 Spinach Fig And Goat Cheese Salad With Orange Honey Dressing Recipes

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Spinach, fig, and goat cheese salad with orange honey dressing is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the figs pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the goat cheese, while the spinach adds a refreshing crunch. The orange honey dressing brings it all together with its citrusy and slightly sweet flavor. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover spinach, figs, or goat cheese.

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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 SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING



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This recipe is one of my favorite ways to use oranges - they pair nicely with the spinach and other vegetables. It's very easy to make and quite refreshing on a hot summer day. I've taken it many times to salad suppers at church, and each time I receive many compliments.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 small head iceberg lettuce, torn
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 medium cucumber, quartered and sliced
2 large oranges, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, stir mayonnaise, honey and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH, FIG, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH ORANGE HONEY DRESSING



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Make and share this Spinach, Fig, and Goat Cheese Salad With Orange Honey Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Oranges

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons juice, from drained oranges
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
4 cups baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1 celery, sliced thin
1/2 vidalia onion, sliced very thin
8 fresh figs, cut into half brushed with
olive oil
3/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Grill figs on hot grill cut side down 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix dressing ingredient together.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients of salad into dressing to coat.
  • Plate salad on 4 chilled plates.
  • Top each salad with figs cheese and nuts.
  • Serve with fresh cracked pepper.

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 SALAD WITH BERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE



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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

SPINACH, TOFFEE PECAN AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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From the Essential Canadian Christmas Cookbook, Lovoni Walker. But most of the recipes in this book are great year-round! Tip: The toffee pecans can be made a week ahead and stored in a sealed container. The Maple Vinaigrette can be made 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Provided by Diane Jodouin

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup pecans, toasted (70 g)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
9 ounces baby spinach leaves (225g)
4 ounces goat cheese, coarsely crumbled (125g)
1/3 cup dried cranberries (60 g)
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Place pecans, touching each other, on prepared baking sheet. Toast in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Set pan aside, leaving pecans on pan.
  • Meanwhile, stir sugar and water in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Boil gently, without stirring, for about 5 minutes or until mixture is a deep golden color. Drizzle syrup mixture over pecans. Let stand for about 20 minutes or until cooled completely and brittle; coarsely chop.
  • Maple Vinaigrette: Shake olive oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and salt in a jar until well combined.
  • Toss toffee pecan, spinach, cheese and cranberries in large serving bowl. Drizzle with Maple Vinaigrette and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 168.6, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 16.5, Protein 6.5

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.

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, use fresh, ripe figs for this salad. Look for figs that are plump and have a slightly sweet aroma.
  • If you can't find fresh figs, you can substitute dried figs. Just be sure to soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes before using.
  • Use a good quality goat cheese for this salad. A soft, creamy goat cheese will melt in your mouth and add a delicious tang to the salad.
  • The orange-honey dressing is what really makes this salad special. Be sure to use fresh orange juice and honey for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can substitute lemon juice. Just be sure to add a little bit of honey to taste.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The figs will start to wilt if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Arugula, fig, goat cheese, and orange segments all come together with a sweet and tangy dressing in this colorful and delicious salad. Figs are a unique and flavorful fruit that pairs perfectly with the tangy goat cheese and the sweet orange dressing. Goat cheese adds a creamy richness and a nutty flavor to the salad. The arugula adds a peppery bite that balances out the sweetness of the fruit. And the orange dressing brings it all together with its bright and citrusy flavor. This salad is a perfect appetizer or light lunch option. It's also a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal produce.

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