Alright all those who love a good Spring salad this is for you. I love goat cheese and am lucky enough to have a few local farms that supply it, although if I need to keep our food budget in mind, store bought works just fine. The dressing used for this salad is wonderful and it makes ALOT and you only use a little to coat the salad, so plan to store it in a jar and have for salads later in the week.
This recipe is from Cooking Light
Easy Herb Vinaigrette
9 TBS white wine vinegar
1 1/2 TBS honey
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup EVOO
3 TBS fresh chopped basil
3 TBS fresh minced chives
1. Combine all ingredients, stir well with a whisk. Store in mason jar or other container in refrigerator.
Spring Salad
1/4 shelled dry-roasted, pistachios, finely chopped
1/2 cup (4 oz) goat cheese
1 (5 oz pkg) mixed salad greens or spring lettuce
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1. Place pistachios in a shallow dish. Divide cheese into 12 equal portions, rolling to form 12 balls. Roll each ball in the pistachios until well coated. Set aside.
2. Combine herb vinaigrette and greens in a large mixing bowl, and toss gently to coat. Add grapes to salad and gently toss. Top salad with cheese balls once served on salad plate.
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