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Thursday, May 21, 2009


Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients:
1 large package (10 oz.) organic greens
1 package artichoke hearts, drained/defrosted
1 large red pepper
1 large zucchini
1/2 c. kalamata olives
5 goat cheese medallions
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 c., plus 1 Tbsp, extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 tsp fresh chives
1 tsp fresh oregano
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp fresh parsley
1 tsp salt, divided
1 tsp pepper, divided

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
-Cut zucchini into 1/4 inch by 4 inch slices.
-Cut red pepper into 1/2 inch spears.
-In medium bowl, place zucchini, red pepper, artichokes, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp ground pepper and toss lightly to combine.
-Place mixture onto lined baking sheet(s) and place in oven.
-Roast until zucchini is soft and artichokes have begun to brown around the edges, about 25 minutes.
-Meanwhile, pit kalamata olives and discard pits.
-In large serving bowl, add salad greens and scatter olives.
-Place goat cheese medallions on lined baking sheet.
-Remove vegetables from oven and using tongs, scatter on top of salad greens
-Place goat cheese in oven and bake until slightly browned and starting to bubble, about 10 minutes.
-Meanwhile, in bowl of mini processor or blender, combine vinegar, garlic, chives, oregano, chives, parsley and remaining salt and pepper.
-Turn processor on high and while running, slowly drizzle remaining olive oil into mixture to emulsify.
-Once fully combined, turn processor off, drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad greens (serving remaining on the side with the meal).
-Remove goat cheese medallions from the oven and with large spatula, place on top of salad.
-Serve immediately.

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