Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Pear
Elevate your salad game with this Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Pear, a dish that perfectly balances creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors for an unforgettable dining experience. This recipe features golden, pan-fried goat cheese rounds, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, nestled atop a bed of peppery baby arugula. Juicy, ripe pears and crunchy walnuts add texture and depth, while a tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is ideal as a sophisticated starter or a light entrée. Perfect for fans of gourmet salads, this dish is a shining example of how simple ingredients can transform into an elegant masterpiece.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams goat cheese
- 100 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 150 grams baby arugula
- 1 large ripe pear
- 50 grams walnuts
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the goat cheese into four even rounds. Place them in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to firm up.
Step 2
While the cheese chills, peel and slice the pear into thin wedges. Set aside.
Step 3
In three separate shallow bowls, prepare the breading station: one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Step 4
Remove the goat cheese rounds from the freezer. Coat each round in flour, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Place the breaded rounds on a plate and set aside.
Step 5
Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully fry the goat cheese rounds for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 7
Arrange the baby arugula on four individual salad plates. Top with pear slices and sprinkle with walnuts.
Step 8
Place a warm goat cheese round on top of each salad. Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (948.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2822.1 |
| Total Fat 205.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 30.9g | |
| Cholesterol 376.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4238.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 177.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.4g | |
| Protein 81.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 667.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1254.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories