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    Goat Cheese and Tangelo Winter Salad

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    It's finally a new year which means that we are all ready for a fresh start to tackle those new years resolutions. One of the top things on most of our lists is to try to eat a little healthier. So what better way to start the year than with a fresh goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy dressing?

    Healthy and light, goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy caesar dressing is flavourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to prepare. | aheadofthyme.com

    The flavour combinations in this healthy and light winter salad are just impeccable. Sweet, tangy goat cheese offers a creamy contrast that pairs with and plays off the tangelos amazingly well. They're paired together with crunchy, thinly sliced radishes, that add a pop of colour as well as a slightly spicy bite, which is why a creamy dressing works really wonders here.

    What I love about a salad is that they are completely customizable. You can switch up the greens, the fruit and the dressing and you have something completely different. Some of my other favourites to make in the winter months are Winter Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Mandarin Orange Salad, and Apple Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette.

    Healthy and light, goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy caesar dressing is flavourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to prepare. | aheadofthyme.com

    Tangelo Winter Salad Ingredients

    To make this goat cheese and tangelo winter salad, you will need the following ingredients:

    • baby romaine lettuce - or any spring mixed greens)
    • tangelos - tangelos are a winter citrus fruit that, depending on where you live, are in season between December and February, peaking in January. So you should be able to start spotting these at your local grocery store. Tangelos might look like an orange, but they have a much more sour taste, which is not surprising given that they are a hybrid of tangerines and grapefruit.
    • radishes
    • goat cheese
    • salt and pepper
    • caesar dressing - I used my favourite homemade caesar, but you can switch this out with any creamy dressing you’ve got on hand. What makes the salad really pop is adding a bit of the leftover tangelo juice to the dressing. It creates this subtle, fruity flavour that I just love. And I have a feeling you will too.

    You can also add some protein to this tangelo winter salad. Try some shredded leftover roast chicken (or store-bought rotisserie chicken), baked maple salmon, or grilled shrimp.

    Healthy and light, goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy caesar dressing is flavourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to prepare. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Goat Cheese and Tangelo Winter Salad with Creamy Dressing

    1. Arrange the lettuce. Divide romaine lettuce equally between 6 plates, or arrange on one large platter. 
    2. Prepare the tangelos. Supreme the tangelos by trimming off both ends so they will stand up easily on a cutting board. Using a sharp pairing knife, begin cutting from the top of the fruit down to the bottom, following the shape of the fruit, removing only the pith. Carefully slice the segments out, following the natural lines of the membranes which divide each segment. Place tangelo supremes in a small bowl. Squeeze the remaining juice from the membrane into a separate small bowl and set aside.
    3. Assemble the salad. Layer the tangelos, sliced radishes, and goat cheese on top of the romaine lettuce. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 
    4. Prepare the dressing. Combine caesar dressing (or other creamy dressing) with remaining juice from the tangelos, one teaspoon at a time. Whisk thoroughly, taste, and add more juice as needed to add a subtle tangelo flavour. Serve salad with dressing drizzled on top or on the side. 
    Healthy and light, goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy caesar dressing is flavourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to prepare. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve Goat Cheese and Tangelo Winter Salad

    Enjoy this feel good (and good for you!) tangelo winter salad with a crusty French baguette alongside your favourite light entrée such as a warm and cozy bowl of soup. It pairs really nicely with light cream of broccoli soup or creamy tomato potato soup.

    Healthy and light, goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy caesar dressing is flavourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to prepare. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Healthy and light, goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy caesar dressing is flavourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to prepare. | aheadofthyme.com

    Goat Cheese and Tangelo Winter Salad


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Healthy and light, goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy caesar dressing is flavourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to prepare.


    Ingredients

    • 1 (4.5 oz) package baby romaine lettuce (or any spring mixed greens)
    • 2 tangelos
    • 4 medium radishes, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
    • 2-3 oz. goat cheese
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ⅓ cup caesar dressing, store-bought or homemade

    Instructions

    1. Divide romaine lettuce equally between 6 plates, or arrange on one large platter. 
    2. Supreme the tangelos by trimming off both ends so they will stand up easily on a cutting board. Using a sharp pairing knife, begin cutting from the top of the fruit down to the bottom, following the shape of the fruit, removing only the pith. Carefully slice the segments out, following the natural lines of the membranes which divide each segment. Place tangelo supremes in a small bowl. Squeeze the remaining juice from the membrane into a separate small bowl and set aside.
    3. Layer the tangelos, sliced radishes, and goat cheese on top of the romaine lettuce. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 
    4. Combine caesar dressing (or other creamy dressing) with remaining juice from the tangelos, one teaspoon at a time. Whisk thoroughly, taste, and add more juice as needed to add a subtle tangelo flavour. Serve salad with dressing drizzled on top or on the side. 

    Notes

    Enjoy this feel good (and good for you!) tangelo winter salad with a crusty French baguette alongside your favourite light entree such as a warm and cozy bowl of soup. This salad pairs really nicely with light cream of broccoli soup or creamy tomato potato soup.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Tossed
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Lisalia says

      January 20, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      You always have the prettiest photos that STAND UP to the amazing recipes posted. Everything looks and tastes amazing. This gorgeous winter salad is my new favorite. Can't wait for the time when I can invite friends over again for a ladies lunch date. This would be perfect!

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        January 23, 2021 at 10:02 am

        Thank you so much for your kind words! So happy you liked this recipe!

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    2. Katie says

      January 20, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      Looks so good! I know my family will love this.

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        January 23, 2021 at 10:02 am

        Thank you Katie! Let me know if you try it!

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    3. Ruchi says

      January 22, 2019 at 8:37 am

      Never had tangelos before but now i am super excited to try!

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        February 12, 2019 at 6:08 pm

        Yes! Let me know how it goes!

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