Big Leafy Green Salad With Goat Cheese Tarts Recipes

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice and water, and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and sliced stems, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the broccoli and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain and transfer to a salad bowl.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard and olive oil.
• Add the red onions, dried cherries and hazelnuts to the salad bowl, and toss to combine. Toss with the dressing, and top with the goat cheese.

SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, PEARS, CANDIED PECANS AND MAPLE-BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Place greens in a large serving bowl (or divide among individual salad plates).
• Sprinkle pears, pecans, cherries, and goat cheese over top of greens.
• For dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, mustard, and salt until emulsified.
• Dress salad just before serving, or pass the dressing at the table.

GREEN SALAD WITH BAKED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut goat cheese into eight slices; brush both sides with olive oil and coat with bread crumbs. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until cheese is bubbly, 5-6 minutes., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cranberries, walnuts and bacon; transfer to a platter. Top with cheese and croutons. Serve with dressing of your choice.,

BIG LEAFY GREEN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE TARTS

Steps:

• For the dough: In a food processor, pulse to combine the flour and salt. Add the butter and pulse 3 to 4 times, then drizzle in the ice water and pulse until the dough holds together easily when squeezed with your fingers. Add more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed. Divide the dough in half, pat each portion into a round disk, wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• For the salad: In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley, tarragon, sugar, shallots and some salt and pepper. Shake to mix the dressing and chill until ready to use. Place the greens in a large bowl, drizzle about 1/4 cup dressing over and toss to combine.
• For the tart: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss the tomatoes with the oil, onions and some salt and pepper, then set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll one disk of the dough into a 12-inch round, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, then fold and crimp the edges.
• Spoon the sour cream and mustard evenly on the dough. Top with the tomato mixture and the goat cheese. Make an egg wash by beating the egg with 1 teaspoon water. Brush the egg wash around the tart edges.
• Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the tomatoes soften, about 45 minutes. Cut into squares to serve with the salad.