SALADS WITH PISTACHIO-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE

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Looking for something a little different for supper? "This vegetarian main-dish salad pairs walnuts, juicy oranges and tomatoes with warm, pistachio-crusted goat cheese medallions and a splash of vinaigrette," says Gloria. Serve with a crusty loaf of French bread. Gloria Bradley - Naperville, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons walnut or olive oil, divided
1/3 cup pistachios
4-1/2 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, honey, salt, cumin and 5 tablespoons walnut oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Divide among four serving plates., Place pistachios in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in bread crumbs. Cut goat cheese into four slices; brush slices with remaining oil. Coat in crumb mixture., In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook cheese slices over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place on salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 36g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

DEMON HAWK
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Meh.


Thabo Khanye
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YUM!


lori Lovett
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This salad was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmily Aheebwa
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I would not recommend this salad. It was a waste of time and money.


Lady Bugg
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This salad was a disaster! The pistachio-crusted goat cheese was burnt and the dressing was too oily.


Hiro Nombor
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I wasn't a fan of this salad. The pistachio-crusted goat cheese was too strong for my taste.


Orlando Ortiz
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This salad was okay. The pistachio-crusted goat cheese was good, but the rest of the salad was a bit bland.


Tahir Saif
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I was a bit skeptical about the pistachio-crusted goat cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this salad.


Crish LB
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This salad was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The pistachio-crusted goat cheese was amazing. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Khattak Gulona
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The pistachio-crusted goat cheese was the star of the show! It was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this salad.


Baby Eater
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! The pistachio crust on the goat cheese was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


dahtti saindad Ali
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I loved the unique combination of flavors in this salad. The goat cheese was creamy and tangy, the pistachios added a nice crunch, and the dressing was perfectly balanced.


Nisansala Lakmini
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The pistachio-crusted goat cheese was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.