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French Goat’s Cheese Salad

Irresistible French Goat’s Cheese Salad: A Bistro Delight at Home

This French Goat’s Cheese Salad combines creamy cheese, fresh greens, and savory bacon for an unforgettable bistro experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Medallions
  • 120 g Ripened Goat's Cheese Use AOC cheese for authenticity.
  • 1 Egg Binds breadcrumbs to cheese.
  • 2 tbsp Flour Plain flour for coating.
  • 1/3 cup Breadcrumbs Traditional fine breadcrumbs recommended.
  • 30 g Butter Unsalted, for frying.
For the Salad Base
  • 2 tsp Pine Nuts May substitute with sunflower seeds.
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts Toast for better flavor.
  • 100 g Bacon Streaky bacon, cooked until crispy.
  • 1/2 head Red Oak or Bibb Lettuce Base for the salad.
  • 1 large Tomato Cut into wedges.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 tsp Chives Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Eschalot Finely diced.
  • 1/4 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1.5 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Use high-quality.
  • 4.5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Premium oil recommended.
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Non-stick Skillet
  • Baking tray
  • Jar for dressing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the goat's cheese into rounds and dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  2. Toast pine nuts and walnuts in preheated oven at 180°C (375°F) for 5 minutes.
  3. Cook bacon in a cold non-stick pan on medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Combine garlic, eschalot, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a jar and shake well for dressing.
  5. Assemble the salad by layering lettuce, tomato wedges, toasted nuts, and bacon in bowls.
  6. Fry cheese medallions in melted butter until golden brown, about 1-1.5 minutes on each side.
  7. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads and place warm cheese medallions on top before serving.
  8. Serve immediately while cheese is warm and oozing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the salad fresh for the best flavor and texture; keep components separate if storing leftovers.

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