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Crispy Goat Cheese & Arugula Salad

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A gourmet salad featuring golden, pan-fried goat cheese rounds atop a bed of fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, toasted seeds, and a touch of jam for sweet contrast—perfectly balanced and bursting with texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz goat cheese, sliced into 4 rounds
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds or pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry or cranberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Dip each goat cheese round into the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the goat cheese rounds for 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a salad bowl, combine arugula, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, and sunflower seeds.
  4. Gently place the warm goat cheese rounds on top of the salad.
  5. Dot the salad with small spoonfuls of raspberry or cranberry jam for a sweet element.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chill goat cheese before slicing to help maintain shape.
  • Try different jams like fig or apricot for a unique twist.
  • Best served fresh to maintain crispiness of the goat cheese.

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Keywords: goat cheese salad, arugula salad, crispy goat cheese, gourmet salad, vegetarian lunch

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