Salads with Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese

Name: Salads with Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 6 cups torn mixed salad greens; 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 tablespoons walnut or olive oil, divided; 1/3 cup pistachios; 4-1/2 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs; 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese

Looking for something a little different for supper? “This vegetarian main-dish salad pairs walnuts, juicy oranges and tomatoes with warm, pistachio-crusted goat cheese medallions and a splash of vinaigrette,” says Gloria. Serve with a crusty loaf of French bread. Gloria Bradley - Naperville, IL

Ingredients

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons walnut or olive oil, divided
1/3 cup pistachios
4-1/2 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, honey, salt, cumin and 5 tablespoons walnut oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Divide among four serving plates.
Place pistachios in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in bread crumbs. Cut goat cheese into four slices; brush slices with remaining oil. Coat in crumb mixture.
In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook cheese slices over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place on salads.