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    Smoked Almond and Goat Cheese Salad

    Smoked almond and goat cheese salad on a white plate with a fork.

    1 year: Stuffed my face with cake.

    5 years: Indulged in greasy pizza and glittery prizes at Chuck E. Cheese.

    10 years: Opened my best present yet: a set of Pogs (not to be confused with Pugs).

    Smoked almond and goat cheese salad.

    15 years: Celebrated with a murder mystery party. Don’t ask. And mom and dad – thanks.

    20 years: Was serenaded with “Happy Birthday” by the staff at Buca di Beppo… in the ladies’ room. Yes, they came in and found me.

    25 years: See year 1.

    Smoked almond and goat cheese salad on a plate with a fork.

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    Smoked Almond and Goat Cheese Salad

    Smoked Almond and Goat Cheese Salad


    Description

    This smoked almond and goat cheese salad pairs colorful and flavorful ingredients for a stunning meal with a simple homemade shallot dressing.


    Ingredients


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    Salad

    • 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

    Dressing

    • 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.

    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 5 mins
    • Category: Lunch
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: goat cheese salad, healthy salad recipe, smoked almond recipe



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    You might be wondering why a goat cheese salad (even if it is completely delicious) on my birthday? And you shall find out tomorrow!

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