Spring Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing

Spring Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing
Spring Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 999 calories, 21g of protein, and 80g of fat. It is perfect for Spring. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pecans, tarragon leaves, buttermilk, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the white wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Red Velvet Cake as a dessert.

Instructions

1
In a small bowl combine the paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat add the sugar and cook until all of the sugar is melted and light brown in color. Carefully whisk in the butter.
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Add the spice mix and turn off the heat.
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Add the pecans and stir with a rubber spatula until all of the pecans are completely coated. Spray with nonstick cooking spray which will help the pecans separate. Once all of the pecans are coated turn out onto a greased sheet tray or a sheet tray lined with a silicone mat. Break up any pieces that may be stuck together.
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Let cool 5 minutes before serving with the salad.
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In a medium bowl whisk together the goat cheese and buttermilk.
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Whisk in the remaining dressing ingredients until combined and smooth. Set aside.
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Heat the canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the shallots and fry until crispy and light brown, about 5 minutes.
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Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
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Add the greens to a large bowl.
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Drizzle with 3/4 of the dressing, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat the greens.
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Transfer the salad to a platter and garnish with candied pecans, sliced grapes, and fried shallots.
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Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score12
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