WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH GRILLED OLIVE BREAD

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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Basil     Summer     Shower     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Vinaigrette
2 garlic cloves, peeled, halved
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salad
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 4-ounce logs soft fresh goat cheese, each halved crosswise, halves pressed to 1/2-inch thickness
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten until foamy
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 3/4-inch-thick slices olive bread
Additional olive oil
2 5-ounce packages mixed baby greens

Steps:

  • For vinaigrette:
  • Place garlic and oil in small glass measuring cup or ramekin. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave 30 seconds. Transfer garlic to small bowl. Reserve oil. Using fork, coarsely mash garlic. Add basil, vinegar, and mustard to mashed garlic. Whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in reserved garlic oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
  • For salad:
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Dip each cheese round into egg whites, turning to coat. Coat each with breadcrumb mixture. Transfer coated cheese rounds to plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cheese rounds and cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
  • Brush bread slices on both sides with olive oil. Grill until beginning to toast, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
  • Place greens in large bowl and toss with all but 2 tablespoons vinaigrette; season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 6 plates. Top each with 1 cheese round and 1 slice grilled bread. Drizzle cheese rounds with remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and serve.
  • Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

Robert Danilo Tecson
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yasin Arafat220
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread and vegetables. It's also a very healthy and delicious meal.


Mst Hasna
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This salad is amazing! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Grace Elemawusi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. I also love that I can use different types of greens and vegetables to make it my own.


Husnainjamshed Jamshed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The goat cheese was creamy and melted perfectly. The grilled olive bread added a nice crunch.


Md Mzin
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect meal for a warm summer night.


OG Contra Band
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and vegetables.


Alisa Myers
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


LO GAMER ISLAM
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors all work together perfectly.


KV Kim
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. I also love that I can use different types of greens and vegetables to make it my own.


Evelyn Bevan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The goat cheese was creamy and melted perfectly. The grilled olive bread added a nice crunch.


Armstrong Tapeh Johnson
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect meal for a warm summer night.


Jones Men
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and vegetables.


Bekka Manley
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


Afifah Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors all work together perfectly.


Rafik Hannouf
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different types of greens and vegetables to make it my own.


Mary William
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the warm goat cheese and the grilled olive bread. It's a great way to use up leftover bread.


Darla Stokes
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The goat cheese was perfectly warm and melted, and the grilled olive bread added a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this again.