Wilted Bitter Greens with Crispy Walnut Goat Cheese

Name: Wilted Bitter Greens with Crispy Walnut Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnuts; 4 slices Pullman loaf bread, or other tight crumb white bread, crusts removed; 1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped; 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 (11-ounce) log goat cheese, cut into 6 equal pieces; Kosher salt; 2 eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water; Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 cups baby arugula, washed; 2 heads Belgian endive, cut into 1/2-inch lengths crosswise

Servings: persons

3/4 cup walnuts
4 slices Pullman loaf bread, or other tight crumb white bread, crusts removed
1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 (11-ounce) log goat cheese, cut into 6 equal pieces
Kosher salt
2 eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups baby arugula, washed
2 heads Belgian endive, cut into 1/2-inch lengths crosswise

1
For the goat cheese: In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are coarsely chopped.
2
Tear the bread into pieces and pulse in the food processor with the chopped walnuts until they become coarse breadcrumbs.
3
Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a wide, flat dish.
4
Stir in the chopped chives and parsley.
5
Flatten each piece of goat cheese into a disk and season with salt.
6
Dip each disk in the beaten egg mixture and then coat with the breadcrumbs, packing the crumbs onto each disk.
7
When all the goat cheese has been coated, chill them in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
8
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
9
To help facilitate the frying process, pop the disks in the freezer for 15 minutes before frying.
10
Coat a large, nonstick saute pan generously with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat.
11
Carefully fry the goat cheese disks in the hot oil on both sides until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
12
When all of the disks have been fried, keep them warm in the oven.
13
Remove the oil and any burned bits from the pan and give a splash of new oil.
14
Reduce the heat to low, add the shallots to the pan, and let them cook as the pan cools slightly.
15
Add the Dijon and sherry vinegar to the pan and whisk to combine.
16
Add the radicchio, arugula, and endive and season with salt.
17
Toss to fully incorporate with the vinaigrette and to allow the salad to slightly wilt.
18
Taste to make sure it is delicious.
19
Divide the wilted salad between serving plates and top each salad with a goat cheese disk.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup walnuts, 4 slices Pullman loaf bread, or other tight crumb white bread, crusts removed, 1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped, 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Wilted Bitter Greens with Crispy Walnut Goat Cheese falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!