Gluten Free Pear And Apple Salads With Goat Cheese And Almonds Recipes

GLUTEN-FREE PEAR AND APPLE SALADS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat lemon juice, honey, oil, vanilla and pepper with whisk. Add pears, apple and spinach; toss to coat.
• Divide mixture among 4 serving plates. Top with almonds and cheese.

APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the greens, apples, raisins and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and goat cheese.

MIXED GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CANDIED ALMONDS

Steps:

• For almonds:
• Place foil on work surface. Stir sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush. Increase heat and boil without stirring until mixture turns deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 9 minutes. Mix in almonds. Immediately pour out onto foil, separating almonds with fork. Cool completely (mixture will harden).
• For salad:
• Boil apple cider in heavy large saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 23 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl and chill until cold. Add vinegar, onion, mustard and poppy seeds. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss greens, cheese and almonds in bowl with enough dressing to coat; serve.

GLUTEN-FREE BEET AND APPLE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Scrub beets, and trim tops and bottoms. Pierce all over with fork; wrap in foil. Roast 60 to 70 minutes or until very tender and tip of knife inserted in center of each beet comes out clean. Cool; peel and cut each from top to bottom into 8 wedges. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper with whisk. Add apples and onions, and toss to coat; remove apples and onions from bowl, and set aside.
• Divide beets among 6 serving plates. Top with apples and onions, then with cheese and thyme leaves.