Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts: A Culinary Symphony of Delight!
In the realm of culinary creations, few dishes offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures quite like the spinach salad with goat cheese and walnuts. This vibrant salad combines the crisp freshness of spinach, the creamy tanginess of goat cheese, and the nutty crunch of walnuts, all dressed in a light, tangy vinaigrette. The result is a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience to new heights. Whether you are seeking a refreshing lunch option, a light dinner alternative, or a vibrant side dish to accompany your main course, the spinach salad with goat cheese and walnuts is sure to captivate your palate and leave you craving for more.
SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS, WALNUTS AND GOAT CHEESE
Take advantage of pears in season and try a new variety in this twist on a popular dish. A little sweet pear (or apple or dried fig) makes the dressing especially good.
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop 1 pear and slice remaining two.
- Put chopped pear, oil, vinegar, mustard and honey into a blender and purée.
- Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons water, more if needed, to thin for a pourable dressing.
- Put spinach, onion, walnuts, goat cheese, sliced pears and dressing into a large bowl and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
- Three Twists on the OriginalApple Cheddar Spinach SaladReplace pears with apples, walnuts with pine nuts and goat cheese with small cubes of sharp cheddar. Quinoa Spinach Pear SaladAdd 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa to spinach salad mixture.Fig Spinach SaladReplace pears with 3/4 cup dried figs (1/4 cup chopped for dressing, remainder sliced thinly in salad).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Protein 8 grams
SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS
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
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 PERSIMMONS, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS
I was never crazy about persimmons until I made this salad with the crunchy Fuyu variety. I love the contrast of sweet persimmons with earthy spinach.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories quick, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the persimmons, and cut in wedges; if there are any seeds at the core, cut away the cores. Combine with the walnuts, goat cheese and spinach in a salad bowl.
- Whisk together the lime juice, salt and walnut oil. Toss with the spinach mixture, and serve, sprinkling a tiny amount of fleur de sel over each serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS
Number Of Ingredients 0
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.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 255
SPINACH SALAD WITH BERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE
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
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 SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS
Number Of Ingredients 0
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.Cook's NoteIf your walnut oil is very strong, use half walnut oil and extra-virgin olive oil.Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 255
SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BEETROOT VINAIGRETTE
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
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
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-washed spinach or baby spinach.
- Fresh, flavorful berries are essential for this salad. Choose ripe, in-season berries.
- If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute feta cheese or blue cheese.
- Feel free to add other nuts to this salad, such as almonds or pecans.
- For a sweeter dressing, add a little honey or maple syrup.
- If you're making this salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
Conclusion:
This spinach salad with goat cheese and walnuts is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it's sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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