Bri Salad
A classic brie salad typically includes a bed of mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, or frisée. Slices or wedges of creamy brie cheese are arranged on top or mixed throughout the greens. The salad is often garnished with additional ingredients that can include nuts like walnuts or pecans, fruit such as sliced apples, pears, or dried cranberries, and a vinaigrette dressing, usually something with a bit of sweetness to complement the brie, like a balsamic reduction or a honey mustard dressing. For added texture and flavor, some recipes may include croutons or crunchy vegetables like cucumbers or radishes. It's a dish that balances the rich, buttery flavor of the cheese with the freshness of the salad components.
Equipment
- 1 big bowl
Ingredients
- Walnut Vinaigrette
- 4 T Roasted Walnut Oil
- 2 T Lemon Juice or 1T Sherry Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon or Stoneground Mustard
- Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
- Bri Salad
- 3 – 4 handfuls of greens… [i]I like to use mixed baby greens arugula, radicchio and romaine. You can also throw in some baby kale, spinach, mustard greens, mizuna or endive. Whatever is in season and looks great will work.[/i]
- 3 – 4 sprigs of mint remove the leaves and slice thinly
- 1 sprig dill pull leaves off stem and chop
- 1 small carrot peeled then peeled directly into salad
- 1 avocado peeled, pit removed and sliced
- Handful of Sungold or cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 a Persian cucumber peel if it’s not organic, cut in half lengthwise then thinly slice into half moons
- ¼ – 1/2 sweet pepper red, orange and/or yellow sliced thinly lengthwise & then in half
- A few pieces of thinly sliced red onion optional
- A quick pickle on the onion will cut the ‘bite’ and make it sweeter. Put the onion slices in a bowl and squeeze lemon over them to cover. Sprinkle on some sea salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes while making the rest of the salad. I sometimes do this with spicy radish too.
- ¼ cup garbanzo beans – or any beans you like.[br][i]Beans add healthy protein & add great flavor and texture to the salad.
- A sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds or sunflower seeds. Walnuts are good too.
- A sprinkle of hemp seeds[br][i]The hemp seeds add a nice nutty flavor and crunch and also offer added protein along with some healthy, unsaturated fat to protect your organs and help you to feel full.
- Black and/or green olives or crumbled pastured goat’s milk feta to taste – leave out to keep vegan.
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a big bowl, add dressing to taste, mix again & serve.