Salad with Beets & Goat Cheese

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
1 oz. goat cheese1 oz. bread crumbs.5 cup spinach.5 cup arugula.25 cup pickled beets.5 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tbsp dijon mustarddash of pepper1 tsp salt (or less)
Directions
Makes 1 serving for a quick simple lunch.

To prep the goat cheese:
Take the 1 oz slice of goat cheese and mold it into a small disc. Pat it lightly with bread crumbs, making a light crust. Place on a non-stick skillet on low heat for approximately 5 minutes a side, until bread crumbs are browned and cheese is warm.

To prep the dressing:
Mix dijon mustard, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a small teacup (or small vessel of some kind).

To prep the salad:
After washing thoroughly, mix the spinach and arugula in a large bowl. Mix in the dressing, or leave it on the side if you wish. Mix in the sliced beets. Top with the warmed goat cheese. Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALICECANKLES.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 323.3
  • Total Fat: 14.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 22.4 mg
  • Sodium: 768.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 11.1 g

Member Reviews
  • SMBROWNIE
    I have had this in a local Restaurant with crushed walnuts on the goat cheese (not warmed)...this is a favorite when dining out....
    I will try warming with the bread crumbs... - 10/11/08