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Crispy goat cheese rounds on bed of lettuce with tomato
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Grilled Goat Cheese Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time1 hour 26 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 566kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz log goat cheese
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten til foamy
  • 12 cups mixed greens
  • 4 cocktail tomatoes or 2 regular tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsps oil

Vinaigrette

  • 1 clove garlic peeled and halved
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 2 Tbsp red wine
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Cut the goat cheese logs into 8 equal rounds. Combine the panko, herbs and spices in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the goat cheese pieces into a ball and flatten slightly with your hands. Dip the cheese in the egg and then roll in the panko mixture til well coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • Clean greens and tomatoes and chop into bite size pieces as required.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the cheese rounds and cook about 3 minutes per side til coating is golden and crisp.
  • Toss greens and tomatoes in a bowl and toss with vinaigrette (see below for vinaigrette). Divide salad among 4 plates and position 2 goat cheese patties on each plate.
  • Serve while goat cheese is warm.

Vinaigrette

  • Place garlic in the oil in a microwaveable cup. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Remove garlic to a bowl or cutting board. Reserve oil.
  • Using 2 forks cream the garlic and add basil, vinegar and mustard to the garlic mash. Gradually whisk in the garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g