honey pecan & goat cheese salad

Recipe by
G F
Anywhere, AL

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

yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For honey pecan & goat cheese salad

  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey, divided
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1
    egg
  • 3/4 c
    seasoned bread crumbs
  • 8 oz
    soft goat cheese
  • 4 c
    mixed spring greens

How To Make honey pecan & goat cheese salad

  • 1
    In a small saute pan, combine pecans and 2 teaspoons honey. Saute for 1 minute then cool.
  • 2
    For dressing; in a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup oil, vinegar, remaining honey, salt and pepper; set aside.
  • 3
    Place the flour, egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
  • 4
    Shape cheese into eight balls; flatten slightly.
  • 5
    Coat cheese with flour, then dip in egg and coat with bread crumbs.
  • 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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