Vibrant oranges and grapefruit with velvety, creamy goat cheese and nuts and snap peas create a delicious salad loaded with healthy goodness.
Like most of my salads, this one started out with what I had in the fridge… You might also see a pattern. It is usually based on what is in season so citrus is readily available in winter.
I used can beets but you could always roast your own if you have time. I cannot do a salad without crunch… so enter the almonds (any nut will do). And the goat cheese makes it decadent and luxurious.
It pairs perfectly with the zest and citrus juice in the dressing which is simply divine.
And the best part is that it is brimming over with so many fruits and veggies that a good for you.
Delish and healthy. The perfect combo.
Happy Monday
xxx Chef MM
Citrus & Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD
- 1 pack of butter lettuce
- 1 pack of snap peas
- 1 ½ cups of mini peppers- sliced into disks
- 1 can of whole beets – cut into halves
- 1 large grapefruit – segmented (reserve zest and juice for dressing)
- 2 oranges – segmented and pith removed
- 1 cup of goat cheese- crumbled
- ½ cup almonds
- 1/3 cup of spring onions- finely sliced
- 2 TBS of chia seeds
FOR THE DRESSING
- Juice and zest of the grapefruit
- ½ cup good quality olive oil
- 4 TBS good quality balsamic
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
- Lots of coarse salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Zest the grapefruit and set it aside. Peel and segment the grapefruit over a bowl and reserve the juice. Combine the grapefruit juice and zest with the remaining salad dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Set the dressing aside.
Segment the oranges with a sharp paring knife and set them aside. Halve the beets and slice the spring onions and mini peppers.
Lay the butter lettuce down in a large bowl or on a flat platter. Top with the snap peas and mini peppers. Scatter the salad with the beets, grapefruit, and orange segments. Crumble on the goat cheese and garnish with the spring onions, almonds, and chia seeds.
Dress the salad just before serving.
SERVES 6
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