Goat Cheese Salad

5 from 2 votes

Prepare this easy warm goat cheese salad and experience the taste and textures of the French bistro staple from the comfort of your own home!

Prep Time25

Cook Time4

Total Time29

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: goat cheese, goat cheese salad, salad recipe, salad with goat cheese, warm goat cheese salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 516kcal

Equipment

1 Sharp knife

3 Shallow Bowls

1 Large Skillet

1 Jar

1 Large Salad Bowl

Ingredients

For the salad

4 oz goat cheese
¼ cup tapioca starch or flour
1 egg whisked
1 cup crackers crushed, I used these almond flour crackers
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups romaine lettuce
14 oz can quartered artichokes drained
½ cup roasted red peppers cut into strips
¼ red onion diced
1 avocado sliced into chunks

For the dressing

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or agave
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Slice the goat cheese log into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a patty with the palms of your hands. Place them on a plate and freeze for 20 minutes until firm (This is super important! The goat cheese needs to be frozen before pan frying or it will melt too quickly).
Once the goat cheese is firm, roll each one in a shallow bowl with tapioca flour to coat. Then dip the patty into a bowl with the whisked egg, followed by a bowl with the crushed crackers. The egg wash should allow the crackers to adhere to the goat cheese.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the goat cheese patties in the skillet. Let them cook for 1 - 2 minutes until golden brown, then flip over and cook for another minute until crispy. Be careful not to overcook as the cheese will melt if it gets too warm. Set the goat cheese patties to the side.
Make the dressing by adding all the dressing ingredients to a jar. Place the lid on top and shake well or mix well with a spoon until the seasonings are well combined. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, add the lettuce, artichoke quarters, roasted red peppers, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over top and toss to coat. Add the avocado chunks to the bowl and gently toss again to distribute.
Serve the salad on a plate or bowl and place the goat cheese patties on top and enjoy!

Notes

Storing : Store the salad and ingredients, except the avocado, in an airtight container in the fridge. Cook the goat cheese patties as directed, and store them in a separate container in the fridge, too. When ready to enjoy, toss and prepare the goat cheese salad as directed. Then, heat the goat cheese patties in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving on top of the salad, and enjoy!

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