Herbed Warm Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Herbed Warm Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cheese Marinade; 1/2 cup fresh minced garlic; 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 cup olive oil; 2 (3 ounce) logs goat cheese, cut into 4 pieces each; 1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs; Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette; 1 cup good quality- aged balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon minced shallot; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon cracked pepper; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; Salad; 8 ounces baby greens; 1/2 cup candied pecans (optional); 1/4 cup shaved carrot (optional); 1/4 cup red onion (optional)

Servings: persons

Cheese Marinade
1/2 cup fresh minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 cup olive oil
2 (3 ounce) logs goat cheese, cut into 4 pieces each
1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 cup good quality- aged balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salad
8 ounces baby greens
1/2 cup candied pecans (optional)
1/4 cup shaved carrot (optional)
1/4 cup red onion (optional)

1
Cheese:
2
Combine garlic, thyme, pepper, salt, and oil in a bowl.
3
Whisk to incorporate ingredients.
4
Place the cheese slices into the mixture making sure to coat all sides.
5
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6
Dressing:
7
Using a whisk mix all ingredients except olive oil in a bowl. After all are well mixed use whisk and slowly add oil to emulsify. Refrigerate till ready to serve.
8
Before serving place a cookie sheet in oven and preheat to 350u00b0.
9
Spread bread crumbs onto plate and roll the cheese in them. Make sure to press the crumbs into the cheese.
10
Transfer the cheese onto the hot pan and cook for 8 minutes.
11
Toss the greens and all desired add ins together w/ desired amount of dressing and top each salad with cheese.
12
Serve while cheese is warm.
13
Prep time does not include chilling time.

1443

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cheese Marinade, 1/2 cup fresh minced garlic, 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Herbed Warm 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!

Herbed Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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