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Smoked Almond and Goat Cheese Salad
This smoked almond and goat cheese salad pairs colorful and flavorful ingredients for a stunning meal with a simple homemade shallot dressing.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb. fresh baby spinach and/or spring mix
- 3 tbs. fresh parsley
- 3/4 cup crushed smoked almonds (about 10 pulses in a food processor)
- 4 oz. crumbled goat cheese
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tbs. honey
- 2 tbs. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- 4 tbs. olive oil
- 2 tsp. fresh rosemary
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Saute shallot with 1 tbs. olive oil. Add 1 tbs. honey. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Transfer to a small bowl and whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and rosemary. Add olive oil and whisk again.
- 3
Combine the spinach/spring mix and parsley. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
- 4
Plate the spinach mixture on plates. Top with crushed almonds and goat cheese.