Fennel & Citrus Salad with Goat Cheese

Name: Fennel & Citrus Salad with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts, untoasted; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 tspn flakey salt; 1 head fennel, bulb and fronds; 1 Cara Cara orange; 1 navel orange; 1 ruby grapefruit; 1 avocado; 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese; 1 lemon, juice and zest; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard; 1/2 jalapeno, chopped,; 1 tablepoon honey; 1 pinch chili flake; 1 tablespoon goat cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

3 steps

Prep:30min

A perfect round-up of seasonal citrus mixed with a creamy goat cheese dressing with a kick.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:36:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories586.5 kcal (29%)

Total Fat51.3 g (73%)

Carbs30.9 g (12%)

Sugars20.3 g (23%)

Protein7 g (14%)

Sodium624.9 mg (31%)

Fiber6.9 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

For the Candied Walnuts:

Step 1

-In a nonstick pan over medium heat, place the sugar and the butter and begin to melt. Once fully melted and combined, add the walnuts. -Stir frequently for 4-5 minutes, or until the sugar caramelizes and becomes stick and the nuts look very glossy and brown but not burnt. -Once well caramelized, turn off the heat and dust with the cayenne. Toss well then dump onto a piece of parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with flakey salt. -Allow to fully cool before using on salad.

For the Salad:

Step 2

-Using a mandolin, very thinly slice the bulb of the fennel into a large bowl. Chop some of the fronds and reserve for garnishing at end. -Peel all your citrus and cut into bite sized wedges then arrange over fennel (you can use any assortment of good, in season citrus). -Dice the avocado and arrange next to citrus, then add the walnuts, and sprinkle withe the crumbled goat cheese and chopped fennel fronds. -Crack some fresh black pepper on before dressing the salad.

For the Dressing:

Step 3

-Place all ingredients in a blender and blend to combine into a smooth, creamy dressing. -If you don't have a blender or dont want to use one, just finely mince the garlic and jalapeno, and whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl until well combined and smooth.