Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard, or to taste; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup walnut oil (available at specialty foods shops) or olive oil; a 1/2- pound log of soft mild goat cheese such as Montrachet, cut crosswise into 6 pieces; an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg with 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs; 2 small heads of Boston lettuce, washed well, spun dry, and shredded fine; 1 small head of radicchio, washed well, spun dry, and shredded fine

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 small shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup walnut oil (available at specialty foods shops) or olive oil
a 1/2- pound log of soft mild goat cheese such as Montrachet, cut crosswise into 6 pieces
an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg with 1 tablespoon water
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 small heads of Boston lettuce, washed well, spun dry, and shredded fine
1 small head of radicchio, washed well, spun dry, and shredded fine

1
In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the shallot, the garlic, the mustard, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified.
2
Preheat the oven to 400F.
3
Dip the goat cheese pieces into the egg wash, dredge them in the bread crumbs, and transfer them to a lightly oiled baking sheet.
4
Bake the goat cheese pieces in the middle of the oven for 6 minutes.
5
While the goat cheese is baking, in a large bowl toss the lettuce and the radicchio with the vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Divide the salad among 6 plates, arrange 1 goat cheese piece on each plate, and serve the salads immediately.

178

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste, 1 small shallot, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Goat Cheese Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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