Farm Fresh Salad with Brie Croutons Recipe Video

A recipe courtesy of US Food Service and Beyond the Plate. This salad is bursting full of flavor from the strawberries, toasted walnuts, raspberry vinegarette and crispy goat cheese and brie croutons. And it's all about presentation right? Check out what USF does for the visual appeal.

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Brie cheese4 Ounce, cut into 2-inch cubes
 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs1 Cup (16 tbs) (liquid eggs)
 Goat cheese4 Ounce, cut into 2-inch cubes
 Mesclun3 Cup (48 tbs), washed (or mixed salad greens)
 Raspberry1 Cup (16 tbs), washed
 Strawberries1 Cup (16 tbs), washed
 Walnuts1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cucumber2 Large, thinly sliced (Using the vegetable cutter)
 Clover honey3 Tablespoon (Leveled) (For the dressing)
 Dijon mustard3 Tablespoon (For the dressing)
 Extra virgin olive oil1 Tablespoon (For the dressing)
 Raspberry vinegar1 Tablespoon (For the dressing)
 Salt4 Pinch (For the dressing)
 Cracked black pepper4 Pinch (For the dressing)
 Bread crumbs1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1435 Calories from Fat 786

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 90 g138.9%

Saturated Fat 30.2 g150.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 232.5 mg77.5%

Sodium 1405.6 mg58.6%

Total Carbohydrates 112 g37.4%

Dietary Fiber 14.3 g57.2%

Sugars 33.3 g

Protein 52 g105%

Vitamin A 56.5% Vitamin C 144.8%

Calcium 81.6% Iron 52.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1.Thinly slice the cucumbers.

MAKING
2. To make the cheese croutons dip the brie and goat cheese in the flour, egg bath and bread crumbs respectively.
3.Deep fry them and keep aside.
4.Toast the walnuts at 350 degrees. Keep them aside.

FINALIZING
5.For making the raspberry vinaigrette dressing combine Clover honey, Dijon mustard,extra virgin olive oil,Raspberry vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
6. To make the cucumber mold, on a serving plate place the cucumber slice and roll it nicely .
7.In another bowl mix the salad leaves, raspberry,strawberries,walnuts and pour the dressing on top.Toss well.
8. Spoon this mixture in the cucumber cup.

SERVING
9.Serve with fried goat cheese and brie croutons with a drizzle of the dressing.
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