Spring Greens With Fruit Goat Cheese And Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette Recipes

GOAT CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the goat cheese.

SPRING GREENS WITH FRUIT, GOAT CHEESE, AND CRANBERRY-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a shallow serving dish, arrange the salad greens, strawberries, and onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad.
• Sprinkle the goat cheese on the salad. Serve immediately for the best texture.
• Nutrition Information
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 101
• Total fat: 2.0g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
• Monounsaturated: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 3mg
• Sodium: 42mg
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 16g
• Protein: 3g
• Calcium: 57mg
• Potassium: 284mg
• Dietary Exchanges
• 1/2 fruit
• 1 other carbohydrate
• 1/2 fat

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

MIXED GREENS WITH PEARS, CRANBERRIES, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a serving bowl, toss well, and serve.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 168
• Total Fat: 8g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrate: 17g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 452mg