Carrot Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing

Name: Carrot Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounces LaClare Original Goat Cheese; 4 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 4 carrots (12 ounces), peeled and shredded (3 1/2 cups); 1 apple, cut into 1/4-inch sticks; 6 ounces LaClare Goat Mozzarella , cut into 1/4-inch sticks; Crusty French bread (optional); Lettuce leaves (optional)

This crispy, cool Carrot Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing is a brightly delicious side, or can be served atop crusty French bread as a refreshing entrée.

the details

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6

ingredients

Dressing:

4 ounces LaClare Original Goat Cheese
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Salad:

4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
4 carrots (12 ounces), peeled and shredded (3 1/2 cups)
1 apple, cut into 1/4-inch sticks
6 ounces LaClare Goat Mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch sticks
Crusty French bread (optional)
Lettuce leaves (optional)

directions

Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Add the carrots, apples, and Mozzarella to a bowl and pour in dressing.
Mix gently until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate for a few hours to soften the carrots slightly.
Serve the salad with crusty bread or spoon it onto lettuce leaves.