Warm Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad with Spring Strawberries (From CNN's Accent Health)

Name: Warm Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad with Spring Strawberries (From CNN''s Accent Health) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Yield: 4 servings; 1/4 cup panko crumbs (or other fine bread crumbs � whole wheat if possible); 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon finely diced chives; 4 ounces goat cheese; 6 cups arugula; 1-1/2 cups strawberries sliced; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds; Balsamic Vinaigrette:; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings1/4 cup panko crumbs (or other fine bread crumbs � whole wheat if possible)1 teaspoon lemon zest1 tablespoon finely diced chives4 ounces goat cheese6 cups arugula1-1/2 cups strawberries, sliced1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion2 tablespoons toasted sliced almondsBalsamic Vinaigrette:1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/2 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place oven rack in middle section of oven.

Place crumbs in a bowl and add lemon zest and chives. Slice goat cheese into 8 even slices. Lightly press each slice into the crumbs. Place into preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes or until slightly browned and runny. Remove from oven and set aside.

To make the Balsamic Vinaigrette� whisk the vinegar, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper.

Lightly toss the arugula, strawberries, and red onion in the vinaigrette. Split salad between four plates and place two slices of goat cheese on top. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and enjoy.

Serving Size:�Makes 4 servings, roughly 1.5 cups

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SALEKDARLING.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 270.7
Total Fat: 17.6 g
Cholesterol: 13.0 mg
Sodium: 282.4 mg
Total Carbs: 21.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
Protein: 11.5 g

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Member Reviews

ILIKETOZUMBA
Really good! Loved the lemony flavor. Skipped the almonds since I can't eat nuts right now, and I breaded my cheese with crushed Shredded Wheat cereal instead of panko so that it would be whole wheat and sodium-free. Used a bit less EVOO, too. A nutritious and very satisfying meal! - 10/13/12