Honey Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

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I made this salad for my wife and son once while our pizza was baking. Kenneth loves goat cheese. One of my dreams is to own a herd of goats and make cheese, but when I talk about it with my wife, the result is major eye rolls.—Greg Fontenot The Woodlands, Texas

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Honey Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 5 25

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon honey, divided
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
8 ounces fresh goat cheese
4 cups spring mix salad greens

Directions

In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine pecans and 2 teaspoons honey; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring twice. Immediately transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheet to cool. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup oil, vinegar, remaining honey, salt and pepper; set aside.
Place the flour, egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Shape cheese into eight balls; flatten slightly. Coat cheese with flour, then dip in egg and coat with bread crumbs.
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-hight heat. Fry cheese for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Divide salad greens among four plates; top with cheese. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with honey pecans. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 570 calories, 47 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 763 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Honey Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2011, p76

Goat Cheese

A soft, easily spread cheese with a distinctively tangy flavor made from the milk of goats. Goat cheese is often found in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisines. Common varieties include chevre, a very soft cheese or feta, a semi-soft cheese.