Yield: 4
Arugula Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
A bright and fresh arugula salad that is bursting with sweet berries and topped with a honey mustard salad dressing. The warm and crispy fried goat cheese is the perfect finishing touch!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 5 oz fresh baby arugula
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 6 oz blueberries
- 6 oz blackberries
- ½ cup roasted pecans
- 1 batch Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
For the Fried Goat Cheese:
- 8 oz goat cheese log
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil or oil spray
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Instructions
- Salad: Add arugula, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and pecans in a large bowl and toss.
- Fried Goat Cheese: Cut the goat cheese into ½ inch circles, place on a tray and place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Use a medium size bowl, add the egg, and stir and set aside. In a small, shallow bowl, mix to combine the panko and breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
- Dip the goat cheese rounds, one at a time, into the egg wash and then press into the breadcrumb mixture and set to the side. Repeat until all goat cheese rounds are coated.
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and spray with non-stick spray. Place coated goat rounds in the air fryer basket. Cook on 375°F for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Stove Top: Heat about an inch of oil in a small skillet to 350°F. Fry goat cheese rounds for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Place the fried goat cheese rounds on top of the arugula salad and serve with honey mustard salad dressing, to taste.
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Notes
- To Store the Salad: If stored separately, the dressing can be stored in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 7 days. Store the salad with fresh berries for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- To Store the Goat Cheese: The goat cheese rounds can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a minute or two until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 531kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 891mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 13g