Sizzling goat cheese salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsTorn mixed greens
½cupPitted ripe olives
6Whole dried tomatoes in oil
;drained and chopped
2teaspoonsSliced green onions
¼cupSalad oil
¼cupTarragon vinegar
2tablespoonsWater
1tablespoonWalnut oil or salad oil
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1Egg
1tablespoonWater
2tablespoonsCornmeal
1tablespoonFine dry bread crumbs
1tablespoonSesame seed; toasted
1tablespoonGrated Parmesan cheese
8ouncesChevre (goat's cheese)
2tablespoonsMargarine
4smallsPita rounds; split horizontally, cut in wedge, and toasted

Directions

On a serving platter arrange greens, olives, tomatoes, and green onions. Cover and chill. For dressing, in a screw top jar combine salad oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons of water, walnut or salad oil, and mustard. Cover and shake until well combined. In a small bowl combine egg and 1 tablespoon water. in a shallow bowl combine cornmeal, bread crumbs, sesame seed, and Parmesan cheese. Divide chevre into 16 equal portions; shape into balls and flatten into 1¼-inch diameter patties. Dip each patty into the egg mixture; coat with cornmeal.

Cover and chill. At serving time, in a large skillet melt margarine or butter. Add cheese patties and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden, turning once. Arrange on top of greens mixture and cheese. Serve with pita bread wedges.

Per serving: 539 cal; 19g pro, 25g carb, 42g fat Source: Cooking for Today, Vegetarian Recipes Better Homes and Gardens format by Lisa Crawford