Description
Sweet peaches, crunchy almonds, and creamy fried goat cheese make this salad a summer dream. The basil vinaigrette ties it all together perfectly.
Ingredients
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- 8 cups (1890 ml) mixed greens
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 ripe peaches (sliced)
- 2 ears of corn (cooked, kernels removed)
- 4 mini cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup (237 ml) sunburst tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) dried cherries
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) caramelized almonds (I used the Blue Diamond caramel-flavored almonds)
- 2 lbs (727 g) goat cheese round (in a round, not crumbled)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Flour
- Panko bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
- Divide salad ingredients (greens, basil, peaches, corn, cucumber, tomato, dried cherries, almonds) between four salad bowls.
- Make the fried goat cheese.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- In three separate bowls, add flour to one, whisked egg to another, and panko bread crumbs to the third.
- Slice goat cheese rounds into 1/2-inch segments, packing with hands if needed.
- Toss each round in flour to coat, dip in egg until fully covered, and then toss in panko until fully covered; press lightly to help it stick.
- Add rounds to hot oil and fry for 30 seconds per side, or until deep brown. Repeat in batches.
- Add fried goat cheese to the salad.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve while goat cheese is still warm.
Notes
- For optimal frying, ensure goat cheese is completely dry after breading to prevent oil splatter and ensure a crisp coating.
- If fresh basil is unavailable, substitute 1 teaspoon of dried basil, reducing the amount of other ingredients in the vinaigrette.
- Store leftover salad (without fried goat cheese) separately from the cheese; reheat cheese gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100