Grilled Mango & Goat Cheese Salad
| Serves | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Cheese, Fruit, Vegetables |
| Menu Part | Salad |
| Cuisine Type | American |
Executive Chef Hector Morales
21 Degrees North at Turtle Bay Resort
Honolulu
Grilling mango caramelizes the natural sugars in the fruit and intensifies the flavor. Chef Morales pairs it with creamy goat cheese, bitter arugula and crunchy nuts for textural and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
6 ripe mangos, peeled
2 1/4 lbs. goat cheese, sliced into 1-oz. rounds
1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped
3 lbs. organic greens
12 oz. arugula
24 oz. balsamic vinaigrette
Micro greens, for garnish
Steps
1. Cut mango cheeks away from seeds, and cut each cheek into 3 wedges. Grill wedges over medium-high heat until marked.
2. Coat goat cheese rounds with macadamia nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. For service: Toss 4 ounces greens and 1 ounce arugula with vinaigrette and line serving plate. Arrange 3 goat cheese rounds and 3 grilled mango wedges on top. Garnish with micro greens.
Photo courtesy of National Mango Board