Farmers Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds
Brighten up your table with this Farmers Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that celebrates the freshest produce of the season. Crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and peppery radishes are paired with creamy avocado and tangy red onions for a refreshing base. But the real star? The warm, golden goat cheese rounds, coated in a spiced panko crust with hints of paprika, cumin, and oregano, providing a satisfying crunch and bold flavor. Finished with a zesty homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect blend of textures and tastes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an elegant choice for lunch, a light dinner, or even a showstopping appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
- 3 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 8 oz crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the goat cheese into 8 even rounds, about 1-inch thick each.
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, cumin, and dried oregano. In another small bowl, have the beaten egg ready.
Dip each goat cheese round into the egg, ensuring it's coated on all sides, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly. Set aside on a plate.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the goat cheese rounds for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to finish cooking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red onion, and avocado.
Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss gently to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates.
Top each salad with 2 warm goat cheese rounds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.6 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 832 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 737 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
