Best Fried Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

ARUGULA SALAD WITH FRIED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Pull off small pieces of goat cheese and roll into dime-sized balls.
• Pour panko bread crumbs into a bowl; roll goat cheese balls in crumbs until coated.
• Heat olive oil and garlic in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir goat cheese balls in the hot oil for 15 to 30 seconds. Scoop them back into the bowl of bread crumbs to create a second coating. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Broil goat cheese balls, shaking baking sheet every 30 seconds to 1 minute to ensure even browning, about 2 minutes.
• Toss arugula with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Divide among 4 serving bowls; top each bowl with warm goat cheese balls.

FRIED GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH GRILLED SWEET CORN

Steps:

• Freshly ground black pepper Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill, turning often, until charred and tender, about 4 minutes. Set aside. In a medium bowl combine goat cheese, zest and parsley. Roll into 16 (1-inch) sized balls and put on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add enough oil to reach 1/3 of the way up the sides. Heat oil to 360 degrees F. Whisk eggs in a small bowl and place panko crumbs on a plate. Dip cheese balls in the egg wash, then roll in the panko crumbs. In batches, carefully transfer balls into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate and season with salt immediately. Slice corn from cob and add to a serving bowl along with the baby greens. Dress with lemon juice, oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to coat and serve, topped with warm cheese balls.

FRIED GOAT CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the chevin into 3cm rounds. Coat, first in the flour, then in the beaten egg and finally in the breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen towel. Serve the fried cheese on the salad leaves, sprinkle over the pomegranate and pine nuts and a good drizzle of olive oil and Balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.

FRIED GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Instructions: SLICE each goat cheese log into 6 1/2-in. rounds. You should have 12 cheese rounds. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Pour panko into another shallow bowl. Dip cheese rounds in egg, then in panko until well coated. Place on a large plate. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 2 hours or overnight. HEAT a small non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add 2 tbsp oil, then 3 frozen cheese rounds. Cook until golden, about 2 min per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining cheese. WHISK remaining 2 tbsp oil with vinegars and salt in a large bowl. Season with fresh pepper. Add greens and toss until coated. Divide among 6 plates. Top each with 2 cheese rounds.