Best 6 Warm Goat Cheese Salad With Pears And Walnuts Recipes

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Enjoy the rich flavors and textures of a warm goat cheese salad with pears and walnuts. Treat your taste buds to the creamy softness of goat cheese, the crisp sweetness of pears, and the crunchy nuttiness of walnuts. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your palate. Savor the moment as the melted cheese gently mingles with the other ingredients, creating a delightful culinary experience. So why wait? Discover the perfect recipe that will guide you in crafting this delectable salad, transforming your kitchen into a haven of gastronomic delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

A RESTAURANT-WORTHY WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD RECIPE



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Can you believe that a salad with no meat and no cheese has more calories than a Wendy's Baconator and large fries? Nearly every restaurant...

Provided by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding

Categories     Lunch, Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 log (4 oz) fresh goat cheese
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 egg
lightly beaten
1⁄4 cup walnuts
16 cups mixed greens or arugula (6-oz bag)
Balsamic vinaigrette
1 pear
peeled
cored
and sliced

Steps:

  • Slice the goat cheese into four 1⁄2" disks (a piece of unflavored dental floss makes this job easy). If the cheese crumbles, use your hands to form it back into disks. Pour the bread crumbs onto a plate and toss with the thyme and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Dip the goat cheese into the egg, then into the crumb mixture and turn to coat evenly. Place the disks on a plate and into the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the goat cheese on a baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is soft and the crumbs are toasted. Remove. While the oven is still hot, toast the walnuts for 5 minutes. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette and pear. Divide among 4 cold plates. Top with the walnuts and goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370

SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (11-ounce) log plain or herbed Montrachet
2 extra-large egg whites, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Fresh white bread crumbs
2 tablespoons good cider vinegar
2 tablespoons good Champagne vinegar
Pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 extra-large egg yolk
1 cup good olive oil
Enough mixed salad greens for 6 servings
Olive oil and unsalted butter, for frying

Steps:

  • Slice the Montrachet into 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. (The easiest way to slice goat cheese is to use a length of dental floss.) Dip each slice into the beaten egg whites, then the bread crumbs, being sure the cheese is thoroughly coated. Place the slices on a rack and chill them for at least 15 minutes.
  • For the dressing, place the vinegars, sugar, salt, pepper, and egg yolk in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and blend for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube until the vinaigrette is thickened. Season, to taste.
  • Toss the salad greens with enough dressing to moisten, then divide them among 6 plates.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat until just under smoking. Cook the goat cheese rounds quickly on both sides until browned on the outside but not melted inside. Top each salad with 2 warm rounds and serve.

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PEARS AND WALNUTS



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Categories     Salad     Sauté     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Chill     Endive     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
11 ounces soft fresh goat cheese(such as Montrachet), cut into 8 rounds
1 egg, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons walnut oil
8 cups mixed baby greens
2 heads Belgian endive, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix breadcrumbs and thyme in glass pie dish. Season goat cheese with salt and pepper. Dip cheese into beaten egg, then into breadcrumbs, coating completely. cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.)
  • Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine mixed greens, Belgian endive and pears in large bowl.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and sauté until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium. Working in batches, add cheese rounds to skillet and cook until crisp and brown on outside and soft on inside, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Using metal spatula, place 2 cheese rounds in center of each salad. Sprinkle with walnuts.

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PEAR



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I found this recipe in a book called Cook This Not That. It is supposed to be a lower calorie version of California Pizza Kitchen Field Greens Salad

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces goat cheese (log)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon thyme, dried (or Italian seasonings)
salt
pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup walnuts
16 cups mixed salad greens (or arugula)
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (or to taste)
1 pear, peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Slice the goat cheese into four 1/2" disks. If the cheese crumbles, use your hands to form it back into a disk. Pour the bread crumbs onto a plate and toss with the thyme and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Dip the goat cheese into the egg, then into the crumb mixture, turning to coat evenly. Place the disks on a plate and into the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place the goat cheese on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is soft and the crumbs are toasted. Remove. While the oven is still hot, toast the walnuts for 5 minutes.
  • Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette and pear. Divide between 4 plates. Top with walnuts and goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 361.7, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 12.6

GOAT'S CHEESE WITH PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD



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Make and share this Goat's Cheese With Pear and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

lettuce leaf, torn into pieces
8 ounces goat cheese, split into 4 discs
4 ripe pears, cored and chunked
4 ounces walnuts, chopped
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
4 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Arrange the lettuce on 4 plates and top with the goat's cheese.
  • Mix together the pears, walnuts and watercress.
  • Blend the lemon juice and oil together, then toss into the salad ingredients.
  • Serve on top of the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 297.4, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 18.8, Protein 17.4

WARM GOAT'S CHEESE SALAD



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A simple easy to make warm salad which has beautiful flavours

Provided by broadway__simon

Time 10m

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Goat's Cheese Round (approximately 150g per person)
Cos Lettuce
Kalamata Olives, pitted
1 Tomato, Sliced
1 Teaspoon of Garlic
Olive Oil (enough for the salad dressing)
Crack Pepper for serving

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 190C.
  • Cut the Cos Lettuce up and put it into a serving bowl.
  • Put the Goat's Cheese into the oven onto a tray or any dish. Keep an eye on it every few minutes by putting a knife through the middle to see if it is soft in the middle. You want the Goat's Cheese to be firm on the outside but slightly soft and warm on the inside.
  • Put some olive oil and minced garlic in a small frying pan. Heat for about 15-30 seconds till it is warm. Pour it over the lettuce. Leave a little bit of oil and garlic in the pan.
  • In the pan, heat (not cook) the sliced tomato on both sides and the olives. Then put the sliced tomato and olives on top of the salad. The sliced tomato should be spread round the outer of the salad bowl (so that the Goat's Cheese can be place in the middle)
  • Once the goat's cheese is ready, slide it on top of the salad. Cracked Black Pepper to serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe pears for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as arugula, spinach, or crumbled bacon.
  • To make the goat cheese croutons, simply toss goat cheese crumbles with olive oil and breadcrumbs, then toast them in the oven until golden brown.
  • You can also grill the pears instead of roasting them. Just brush them with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then grill them over medium heat until they are tender.

Conclusion:

This warm goat cheese salad with pears and walnuts is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet pears, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts is simply irresistible. And the balsamic vinegar dressing adds a perfect finishing touch. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or a main course, this salad is sure to impress your guests.

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