How to Warm My Spinach Goat Cheese Salad

Top a spinach salad with slices of warm goat cheese.

Warm goat cheese salad is an explosion of flavors and textures. Crisp, fresh spinach sits beneath a layer of warm, melty goat cheese. The goat cheese slices are coated with a batter and lightly fried to add crunch to the salad. The salad is accented by a flavored dressing made with cider and Champagne vinegars, a bit of sugar, an egg yolk and a cup of olive oil. Warm goat cheese salad makes a delicious starter for any meal and is hearty enough to be served, along with crusty bread, as a light meal.

Things You'll Need

• Spinach salad with vinaigrette dressing
• Goat cheese log
• Knife
• 2 large egg whites
• Mixing bowl
• Wire whisk
• Plain or seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Skillet

Instructions

1. Make the spinach salad according to your favorite recipe instructions. Top the salad with a vinaigrette dressing.

2. Slice a cold log-shaped piece of goat cheese into 1/2-inch thick medallions using a sharp knife. Use as much cheese as you desire on your spinach salad.

3. Beat two large egg whites in a bowl using a wire whisk. Dip each goat cheese slice into the egg mixture and then into plain or seasoned bread crumbs.

4. Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the breaded cheese slices into the pan and fry them until they are brown and warm in the center, but not melted. Turn the slices once during the frying process to ensure they are brown on both sides.

5. Place the fried cheese slices on top of the spinach salad.

References

• Epicurious: Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Grilled Olive Bread
• Food Network: Salad with Warm Goat Cheese