SIZZLING CHEESE SALAD

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Golden-brown cheese patties are fabulous served with any combination of crisp greens, such as arugula, spinach or even cabbage.-Cleo Martinez-Gonske, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

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Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Gjetost cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
SALAD:
5 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup pitted ripe olives
5 tomato wedges
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Toasted pita wedges, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and Gjetost cheese until blended. Shape into ten 1-in. balls; flatten into 1-1/2-in. patties., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, sesame seeds, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip cheese in egg mixture, then cornmeal mixture. In a large skillet, cook cheese patties in butter in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Meanwhile, arrange the salad greens, olives and tomatoes on a serving platter. Whisk the oils, vinegar, onions, mustard and seasonings; drizzle over salad. Place cheese patties over the top. Serve immediately with pita wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.