Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Grilled Olive Bread
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Grilled Olive Bread a try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 14g of protein, 29g of fat, and a total of 354 calories. This recipe serves 6. If you have panko, baby greens, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place garlic and oil in small glass measuring cup or ramekin. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave 30 seconds.
Transfer garlic to small bowl. Reserve oil. Using fork, coarsely mash garlic.
Add basil, vinegar, and mustard to mashed garlic.
Whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in reserved garlic oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Let stand 1 hour at room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Dip each cheese round into egg whites, turning to coat. Coat each with breadcrumb mixture.
Transfer coated cheese rounds to plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add cheese rounds and cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
Brush bread slices on both sides with olive oil. Grill until beginning to toast, about 3 minutes per side.
Place greens in large bowl and toss with all but 2 tablespoons vinaigrette; season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 6 plates. Top each with 1 cheese round and 1 slice grilled bread.
Drizzle cheese rounds with remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and serve.
* Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.