Breaded Goat Cheese and Beet Salad

Ingredients:

• Flour
• Eggs
• Breadcrumbs
• Goat Cheese - 4oz makes 4 medallions
• Pickled Beets
• Salad Mix
• Honey Roasted Cashews
• Balsamic Glaze

Instructions:

1. Create your classic three bowl breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
2. Cut your goat cheese into medallions, each about 1" thick. For an easier cut, put your goat cheese in the freezer for a little bit to make it more firm and easier handle.
3. Dredge them in flour, dip them in egg wash, and then cover liberally with breadcrumbs.
4. Once you have everything dressed, bring to your frying station, where you have oil set up at 350F.
5. These won't take long and cook very quickly: fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oil and let drain with paper towels and a wire rack as you proceed through the next steps.
7. Assemble your salad using mixed greens, sliced beats, and an assortment of nuts - any nut will do but we always recommend candied cashews.
8. Once cool, gently place your fried goat cheese medallions alongside the salad in your bowl.
9. Drizzle balsamic glaze over your finished product.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe by Bill Strecker