food

Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

Hilah visits a dairy goat farm to milk some goats and learn about the process of making goat cheese, and then we head back to the kitchen to make a delicious pecan encrusted fried goat cheese salad!

food

Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

Hilah visits a dairy goat farm to milk some goats and learn about the process of making goat cheese, and then we head back to the kitchen to make a delicious pecan encrusted fried goat cheese salad!

Supplies

  • 8 ounces of goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch dried oregano
  • Salad greens

Steps

  1. Mince pecans and add cinnamon and brown sugar. Set aside mixture.
  2. Slice goat cheese into 8 ounces round slices, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Dredge goat cheese wheels in flour, then egg. Coat with pecan mixture and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over low heat, and brown the cheese wheels slowly.
  5. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  6. Serve over a bed of salad, while goat cheese wheels are still warm. Enjoy!