Strawberry Walnut Chevre Salad With Pomegranate Dressing Recipes

STRAWBERRY WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Place walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 mins, keeping a watchful eye that they do not burn.
• Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
• In the bottom of a large mixing bowl whisk together oil and balsamic until emulsified. Whisk in remaining ingredients.
• Add Spring mix and addittional salad ingredients. Toss well.

SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE AND WARM CHEVRE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette:
• Combine the vinegar, mustard and honey in a small mixing bowl; whisk to combine thoroughly.
• Add the oils in a slow, steady stream, whisking continuously, until the vinaigrette is creamy and emulsified.
• Add the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside until needed.
• For the Chevre:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
• Finely chop parsley, chives and walnuts.
• Season chevre lightly with salt and pepper.
• Spread parsley/chive/walnut mixture on a plate and roll chevre in it, pressing down lightly to coat it completely.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 10 minutes.
• Slice chevre into 6 evenly sliced rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in oven until cheese is heated through -- about 5 minutes.
• For the salad:.
• Combine the salad greens, onion, walnuts and berries and toss gently to mix.
• Add just enough dressing to lightly coat each leaf.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mound salad on plates and place one or two rounds of warm chevre on top of each salad and serve immediately.