MIXED GREENS WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES AND FRIED GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS

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Mixed Greens with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Fried Goat Cheese Croutons image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pecans
6 to 8 cups mixed greens
1 ripe pear, such as D'anjou, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon country Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil
One 8-ounce log goat cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • For the salad: Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and starting to brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, toast the pecans in a large skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
  • For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the champagne vinegar, orange juice, honey, Dijon and shallot in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil; season with some salt and pepper.
  • For the goat cheese croutons: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Slice the goat cheese into 8 equal rounds. Add to 3 shallow dishes, the flour, egg and panko. Coat each goat cheese round with flour, then egg and then panko, shaking off excess, and fry until golden on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined rack or plate.
  • To assemble the salad, toss the greens, pear, pecans and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with some vinaigrette and gently toss to fully combine. Divide the salad among 4 salad plates, top each with 2 goat cheese croutons, and serve.

Aruni Chandrika
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This salad sounds like a great summer dish. I'll definitely be trying it soon.


Albert Campos
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


Benjamin Lipenga
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Brass Danise
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The roasted cherry tomatoes are especially good.


Guisell Anthuanett Uribe Moreno
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Hezii Yegon
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still delicious!


Sakia David
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover mixed greens. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a more complete meal.


Desiderio Soto
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I always feel good after eating it.


junid Boos
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This was my first time making this salad and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the salad was delicious.


kelly triza
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


Damla Cihan
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The roasted cherry tomatoes were so flavorful and the fried goat cheese croutons added a delicious crunch. Everyone loved it!