GREEN SALAD WITH BAKED GOAT CHEESE

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I combined my favorite parts of a variety of salads to create this masterpiece. The warm baked cheese and crunchy croutons are wonderful complements to the crisp salad greens.-Deb Morris, Wevertown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup Caesar salad croutons
Salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut goat cheese into eight slices; brush both sides with olive oil and coat with bread crumbs. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until cheese is bubbly, 5-6 minutes., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cranberries, walnuts and bacon; transfer to a platter. Top with cheese and croutons. Serve with dressing of your choice.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.