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Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Walnuts

This is simply the best salad ever!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beet salad, beets, goat cheese, salad, walnuts
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 roll herb goat cheese yields about 6 medallions
  • 1 egg whisked in a small bowl
  • 1 cup panko
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 1 bag arugula you can also substitute with romaine lettuce
  • canned sliced red beets to taste
  • Store bought balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  • If you have a roll of goat cheese, place it (while still in packaging) in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  • While cheese chills, chop the lettuce and place in individual plates. Top with red beets.
  • Slice goat cheese into one inch medallions while still in the packaging. If It breaks apart, then roll into a ball and flatten.
  • Put panko in a bowl.
  • Whisk egg in a bowl. 
  • Dip the goat cheese medallions in egg until fully covered.
  • Cover well with panko.
  • Fry for approximately 1 minute each side, or until lightly browned.
  • Place on top of arugula.
  • Sprinkle walnuts.
  • Pour desired amount of dressing.

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Notes

You can also serve with grilled chicken or fish to make it heartier.
I also love to add diced avocados when on hand.
The possibilities are endless!