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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipe Index » Soups and Salads

    Orange and Goat Cheese Salad

    Posted on March 24, 2019 | Last updated on April 3, 2022 | By Kathleen Higashiyama | Leave a Comment

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    This Orange and Goat Cheese Salad is a bright flavorful salad featuring juicy oranges and tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese. It's hearty enough to eat on its own for lunch or it can be enjoyed as a side dish with dinner.

    Whenever we make salads, we focus on two key attributes: delicious toppings and a solid topping-to-lettuce ratio. Without tasty toppings, the chances we'll truly enjoy our salad are somewhat slim. This Orange and Goat Cheese Salad has exactly these characteristics. There are also enough healthy toppings so that each bite of lettuce includes some element of fruit, cheese, or nuts.

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    A Balanced Salad

    Making salads with healthy, hearty ingredients adds more dimension to a salad. When making a salad, we like to include at least two vegetables or fruits other than lettuce, nuts, cheese, and a light dressing. Each ingredient should add a specific flavor without overwhelming the entire dish. A light balsamic dressing is all you need to dress a salad without detracting from the other ingredients. This Orange and Goat Cheese Salad has all of these elements and is a perfect way to enjoy all of these delicious flavors in one meal.

    Ingredients

    • Red leaf lettuce - A more nutritious alternative to standard lettuce heads.
    • Cherry tomatoes - Provide juicy explosions of flavor in each bite.
    • Blood orange - More tart and rich than normal oranges, they add a sweet pop to the salad.
    • Creamy Goat cheese - A strong and earthy cheese to balance the sweetness of the oranges and tomatoes.
    • Walnuts - Adds a hearty crunch.
    • Extra Virgin Olive oil - The base for this salad.
    • Honey - Adds a hint of sweetness to the salad.
    • Balsamic vinegar - A rich, concentrated vinegar originating in Italy. It has a syrupy texture and a dark, bold balsamic flavor.
    • Freshly cracked pepper - Provides a spicy kick to the salad.
    • Chives - Provide a mild oniony taste to the salad.

    Instructions

    • Make the dressing - In a medium or large mixing bowl, add olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is well-blended. Set aside.
    • Make the salad - In a medium or large salad bowl, add lettuce. Top the lettuce with tomatoes, oranges, goat cheese, and walnuts.
    • Dress the salad and serve - Lightly drizzle dressing on top of salad and toss with salad servers. Top the salad with chives and serve.

    Substitutions

    • Nuts - Replace walnuts with toasted walnuts, pecans, or your favorite hearty nut.
    • Vegan - To make this salad vegan, omit the goat cheese or use vegan cheese.
    • Lettuce - Use butter lettuce, kale, arugula, spinach salad, or mix a few different lettuces instead of red lettuce.
    • Parmigiano-Reggiano - Thinly slice Pargmigiano-Reggiano instead of goat cheese for a milder flavor.

    Variations

    • Lemon juice - Adds acidity and balances out the other rich flavors.
    • Beets - Beets are a nutritious addition that pairs perfectly with goat cheese.

    Equipment

    This easy gluten free salad requires just a few kitchen essentials, all of which you can use for many other common recipes. To make this salad, you will need a knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, salad bowl or platter, and salad servers.

    To explore more kitchen items to make your kitchen complete, head to our shop: Kat’s Kitchen Essentials.

    Storage

    This orange salad is best served fresh. However, you can store the leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within the next day so the lettuce will still be crisp and the toppings remain intact.

    Did You Like This Recipe?

    If you loved Orange and Goat Cheese Salad, please rate and comment below! For more salad recipes, check out our:

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    Orange and Goat Cheese Salad

    This Orange and Goat Cheese Salad is bright and full of flavors. The oranges and tomatoes brighten the salad, while the walnuts and goat cheese add a creamy element. It's hearty enough to eat on its own for lunch or it can be enjoyed as a side dish with dinner.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Main Course, Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Ingredients 

    • 1 Red lettuce head, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
    • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 2 Blood or navel oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup Goat cheese, crumbled
    • ½ cup Walnuts
    • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Honey
    • 3 tablespoon Aged balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon Freshly cracked pepper
    • 3 tablespoon Chives, chopped

    Instructions

    • Make the dressing - In a medium or large mixing bowl, add olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is well-blended. Set aside.
    • Make the salad - In a medium or large salad bowl, add lettuce. Top the lettuce with tomatoes, oranges, goat cheese, and walnuts.
    • Dress the salad and serve - Lightly drizzle dressing on top of salad and toss with salad servers. Top the salad with chives and serve.

    Notes

     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword: Goat Cheese Salad, Orange and Goat Cheese Salad, Orange Salad, Walnut Salad
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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    About the Author

    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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