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Warm French Goat's Cheese Salad

A delicious and impressive salad featuring creamy warm goat's cheese atop crisp greens, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Goat's Cheese
  • 2 pieces ripened goat's cheese (ideally AOC, about 5-6cm wide) Use high-quality cheese for best flavor.
  • 1 large egg Beaten.
  • 2 tbsp flour (plain/all-purpose)
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (regular kind, or panko)
For the Salad
  • 30 g butter (unsalted) Melted.
  • 100 g bacon (cut into lardons) Cook until crispy.
  • 1/4 cup walnuts Chopped.
  • 2 tsp pine nuts
  • 1/2 head red oak or bibb lettuce Washed and torn.
  • 1 large tomato Cut into wedges.
  • 1/2 tsp chives (finely chopped)
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Use high-quality vinegar.
  • 4 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Quality matters.
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic (very finely minced)
  • 1 tbsp eschalot (finely diced)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Coat each goat's cheese round in flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  2. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the bacon to the melted butter and cook until crispy.
  2. Toss in the walnuts, pine nuts, garlic, and eschalot, cooking for an additional minute.
  3. In a clean pan, fry the crumbed cheese until golden and oozy, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the salad by layering the greens, tomatoes, and the sautéed mixture.
  2. Place the warm goat's cheese on top and drizzle with the balsamic dressing.
  3. Sprinkle chives over the top before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best taste and texture. You can experiment with different greens or substitute bacon with grilled veggies for a lighter option.