Spring Salad With Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing

Serves: 4

Fatima Kris

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

62

Spice

42

Sweetness

49

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Paprika

1

Salt

1 cup

Sugar

1 tbsp

Butter

2 tbsps

Buttermilk

1 tsp

Honey

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 tsp

White Pepper

1 cup

Canola Oil

Directions:

1

Spiced Pecans: In a small bowl combine the paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper

2

Set aside

3

In a small saucepan over medium heat add the sugar and cook until all of the sugar is melted and light brown in color

4

Carefully whisk in the butter

5

Add the spice mix and turn off the heat

6

Add the pecans and stir with a rubber spatula until all of the pecans are completely coated

7

Spray with nonstick cooking spray which will help the pecans separate

8

Once all of the pecans are coated turn out onto a greased sheet tray or a sheet tray lined with a silicone mat

9

Break up any pieces that may be stuck together

10

Let cool 5 minutes before serving with the salad

11

In a medium bowl whisk together the goat cheese and buttermilk

12

Whisk in the remaining dressing ingredients until combined and smooth

13

Set aside

14

Heat the canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat

15

Add the shallots and fry until crispy and light brown, about 5 minutes

16

Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain

17

Add the greens to a large bowl

18

Drizzle with 3/4 of the dressing, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat the greens

19

Transfer the salad to a platter and garnish with candied pecans, sliced grapes, and fried shallots

20

Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve