Mixed Green Salad With Macadamia Encrusted Goat Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

Estimated Times

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 5 mins

Servings: 6

2 - 3 1/2 oz. logs fresh goat cheese, chilled

1/2 C macadamia nuts, chopped

8 C mixed baby greens

1 avocado, peeled, cut into thin wedges

8 T olive oil

3 T balsamic vinegar

Sliced strawberries (opt.)

Cut goat cheese into 6 rounds. Place nuts in shallow bowl. Press cheese into nuts, turning to coat. Reserve remaining nuts. Cover cheese; chill.

Mound greens in large bowl.

Arrange avocado on top.

Whisk 6 T olive oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

Heat 2 T oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add cheese rounds. Saute until just warmed through but still holding shape, about 1 minute per side.

Arrange cheese rounds on top of salad. Drizzle dressing over; sprinkle with reserved macadamia nuts and serve.

Preparation

see above