warm goat cheese and pear salad with walnuts

Name: Warm Goat Cheese and Pear Salad with Walnuts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) bread crumbs (i use progresso italian); 2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; - salt and pepper; 1 - egg - beaten; 11 ounce(s) soft goat cheese - cut into 8 rounds; 2 tablespoon(s) white vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon(s) white vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 1/2 cup(s) walnut oil; 3 tablespoon(s) walnut oil; 8 cup(s) mixed greens; 2 - large ripe pears, peeled and cored (i have used canned pears); 1/3 cup(s) chopped walnuts

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Elaine Moretti

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Updated on Jan 17, 2016

I found this recipe in one of those elementary school cookbooks that the PTA put together to raise money. It is a big hit every time I serve it. I don't use the salad dressing in this recipe - I use Ken's Italian dressing. I also usually use canned pears - because they are just the right ripeness. I also usually double the cheese amount since everyone always wants another piece.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Saute

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups bread crumbs (i use progresso italian)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
- salt and pepper
1 - egg - beaten
11 ounces soft goat cheese - cut into 8 rounds
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup walnut oil
3 tablespoons walnut oil
8 cups mixed greens
2 - large ripe pears, peeled and cored (i have used canned pears)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

How To Make warm goat cheese and pear salad with walnuts

Step 1

Mix breadcrumbs and thyme in a pie plate - season goat cheese rounds with salt and pepper. Dip each cheese round into the beaten egg and then into breadcrumb mixture, coating completely, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Whisk all the vinegar and all the mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the ½ cup oil Season with salt and pepper
Step 3

Combine greens and pears in a large bowl
Step 4

Heat remaining oil (3 tbls) in skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and saute until toasted. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Working in batches, add cheese rounds to skillet and sauté until crisp. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Divide among plates. Place a cheese round in the center of each salad and sprinkle with walnuts.
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