MESCLUN SALAD WITH VEGGIES, GOAT CHEESE, AND CRISPY GARLIC

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Mesclun Salad with Veggies, Goat Cheese, and Crispy Garlic image

Provided by Rebecca Minkoff

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 large shallots, minced
Juice of 1 large lemon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pine nuts
About 10 cups mesclun
1 large orange bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 cooked beets, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
1/8 teaspoon dried onion flakes
4 ounces fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a small sauté pan over moderate heat, melt the butter until it begins to bubble slightly. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes. Pour the garlic and butter into a small bowl and let cool. Do not clean the pan.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Whisk to combine then season to taste with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Return the small sauté pan to the stove over low heat and toast the pine nuts, stirring occasionally, until aromatic and light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, layer the mesclun, pepper, beets, tomatoes, cranberries, and pine nuts. Add the dill, dried onion flakes, and fried garlic, including the butter from the bowl. Shake the dressing thoroughly then drizzle it over the salad and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper, crumble goat cheese over top, and serve.

Mooosa Jutt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


Sandeep Bohara
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I've never made a salad like this before, but it was surprisingly easy and delicious.


olorato osenoneng
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


ItsCreamy
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and flavorful, and it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.


kgomotso mmekwa
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Alonzo Ortiz
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


HEADSHOTER YT
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Walter Maodzeka
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved it in this salad.


Jutt Sab
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Rylan Miranda-Ortez
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I love the combination of goat cheese and crispy garlic in this salad.


erin klein
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Muhmmad Mumtaz
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different types of greens, vegetables, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.


Olwethu Gumede
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eman Nasir
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Adeladan Adetayo
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I especially loved the crispy garlic chips.