Chèvre Chaud Salad (Warm Goat Cheese Salad)
Chèvre Chaud Salad is a classic French dish featuring crispy, warm goat cheese rounds served over a bed of fresh greens. A light and flavorful salad perfect for any meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 250cal
Carbohydrate: 12g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: 200mg
Difficulty Level: easy
15 min Prep
10 min Cook
25 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices goat cheese (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup (60g) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 cups (120g) mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dip each goat cheese slice in the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded goat cheese slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss the salad greens with the dressing.
- Divide the salad greens among serving plates. Top each plate with a warm goat cheese slice.
- Tip: Add walnuts, dried cranberries, or sliced apples for extra flavor and texture.