Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Wine Down Wednesday

It's officially spring and you know what that means- prime time for white wine! Although I am a fan of both red and white varieties, there really is something to be said about a nice crisp glass of white wine on a warm evening.  So today, I wanted to share a healthy spring salad recipe that will pair nicely with your favorite white wine.  


Add grilled chicken to this salad recipe to make it a protein packed meal and uncork a bottle of Albarino. Albarino is a white Spanish wine known for its bold acidity and citrusy flavor. It is a crisp, clean wine is a great compliment to the tangy flavor of fresh goat cheeses.


Spring Salad with Grapes & Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shelled dry-roasted pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) goat cheese
  • 1 (5-ounce) package gourmet salad greens or spring lettuce mix 
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved 
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. 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 pistachio-crusted cheese balls aside.
  2. 2. Combine Easy Herb Vinaigrette and greens in a large mixing bowl, and toss gently to coat evenly. Divide greens mixture evenly among 4 salad plates. Top each serving with 1/4 cup grapes and 3 cheese balls. Sprinkle salads evenly with pepper, and serve immediately
  3. Add a light balsamic dressing such as Newman's Own Light Balsamic 
 


Nutritional Information

Amount per serving: 
  • Calories: 235
  • Fat: 18.4g
  • Protein: 7.8g
  • Carbohydrate: 11.8g
  • Fiber: 1.7g

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