honey pecan & goat cheese salad

Name: Honey Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans; 2 tablespoon(s) honey, divided; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 1 - egg; 3/4 cup(s) seasoned bread crumbs; 8 ounce(s) soft goat cheese; 4 cup(s) mixed spring greens

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Anywhere, AL

Updated on Feb 5, 2014

I had this published in Taste of Home Magazine in 2013. Goat cheese is a family favorite of ours.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons honey, divided
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 - egg
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
8 ounces soft goat cheese
4 cups mixed spring greens

How To Make honey pecan & goat cheese salad

Step 1

In a small saute pan, combine pecans and 2 teaspoons honey. Saute for 1 minute then cool.

Step 2

For dressing; in a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup oil, vinegar, remaining honey, salt and pepper; set aside.
Step 3

Place the flour, egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
Step 4

Shape cheese into eight balls; flatten slightly.
Step 5

Coat cheese with flour, then dip in egg and coat with bread crumbs.
Step 6

Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-hight heat. Fry cheese for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Divide salad greens among four plates; top with cheese. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with honey pecans.
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