WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PEARS AND WALNUTS

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Categories     Salad     Sauté     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Chill     Endive     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
11 ounces soft fresh goat cheese(such as Montrachet), cut into 8 rounds
1 egg, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons walnut oil
8 cups mixed baby greens
2 heads Belgian endive, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix breadcrumbs and thyme in glass pie dish. Season goat cheese with salt and pepper. Dip cheese into beaten egg, then into breadcrumbs, coating completely. cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.)
  • Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine mixed greens, Belgian endive and pears in large bowl.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and sauté until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium. Working in batches, add cheese rounds to skillet and cook until crisp and brown on outside and soft on inside, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Using metal spatula, place 2 cheese rounds in center of each salad. Sprinkle with walnuts.

jasmynnne davis
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I highly recommend this salad. It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.


sami moring
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make.


Donald Brooks
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I've never been a big fan of goat cheese, but this salad changed my mind. It was so good!


Universal Love
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This salad is definitely a keeper! I will be making it again and again.


Tik Tak
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I was a bit hesitant to try this salad, but I'm so glad I did! It was so good.


Banana 97
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This was a great salad! I used a different type of cheese, but it still turned out great.


Leticia Amoonar Quah
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I loved this salad! The flavors were so well-balanced and the goat cheese was perfectly melted.


Dev Sundar
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This salad was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly.


Daniel Jackson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Fahimul Islam
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This salad is amazing! The goat cheese and pears are a perfect match.


Jonathan Mote
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


atugonza adreen
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was divine. The goat cheese was creamy and tangy, the pears were sweet and juicy, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this salad again!