Summery Fried Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup panko
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (8-ounce) log fresh goat cheese, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, for pan-frying
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 12 ounces salad greens
  • 3 small peaches, sliced
  • 3 small tomatoes, sliced
  • 15 fresh basil leaves
Directions
  1. In a shallow bowl, mix the panko, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg with a fork.
  3. Cut the goat cheese log into ½-inch rounds using dental floss.
  4. Dip each goat cheese round in the beaten egg and shake off the excess.
  5. Completely coat the cheese in the panko.
  6. Transfer all the goat cheese rounds to a plate and refrigerate until firm, at least 10 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon, honey, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a large bowl.
  8. Add the salad greens, peaches, and tomatoes to the bowl and gently toss to evenly coat, seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil.
  10. Gently place goat cheese rounds in the oil and fry until golden brown, flipping once, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  11. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  12. Divide salad between plates and top with fried goat cheese and fresh basil. Serve immediately.