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Spinach Salad with Baked Goat Cheese

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"This is a wonderful way to add elegance and flavor to spinach. The warm goat cheese melts in your mouth and nicely accents the balsamic vinegar." — RADIOGIRL

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

8 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

6 ounces goat cheese, sliced
8 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
8 tablespoons olive oil

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Directions

Arrange the spinach on four plates.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, and add crushed garlic. Cook and stir until slightly golden. Stir in breadcrumbs. Drop the goat cheese slices into the breadcrumbs a few at a time, and turn to coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
Place a slice or two of goat cheese on each serving of spinach, and drizzle the salads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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wow, baked goat's cheese without baking, I love it!! The salad can always be revamped, but the spinach or mesclun mix seems to pair really well with the goats cheese. I sprinkle almonds and sometimes add some strawberries, anything goes, but the goats cheese is what makes this such a hit.

—letstryagain

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 08, 2005

This is a good recipe that impresses guests without much effort. I loved the texture and delicate flavor of the warm goat cheese encrusted with the garlic and breadcrumb mixture, but thought the spinach needed a little something extra. Next time I will try adding a good amount of freshly shredded carrot and/or diced red or yellow pepper to add color and variety. I would definately make this again; it's very quick and easy.

—Suzy

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Jan 23, 2006

I LOVE Goat Cheese Salads, and this one just didn't do it for me. I'll try it again sometime with a different Goat Cheese (I'm sure that the one you pick makes or breaks this salad). I also had trouble coating the cheese with bread crumbs the way I wanted to, but that was probably just user error.

—RuthieBaby

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Jul 21, 2004

this was a great dish I served it to my girlfriend and she thought it was from a rest.

—KINGMS16

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Jan 12, 2008

This was very good and easy! I did put the breaded cheese in the oven for a few minutes to crisp it a little more. Also put red onions and carrots on the salad. Thanks for the recipe!

—Barbara K

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Mar 21, 2006

simply elegant

—SIZZLEMEAT

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Sep 15, 2010

Very nice salad. It was rather difficult "baking" the goat cheese. I was impatient and put it all in the pan, making it very challenging to flip them. So do only a few at a time, like the directions say. I used panko for the bread crumbs. I also made the oil and vinegar into a dressing, whisking in 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard and 1/2 tsp. mayo (as emulsifiers) and adding a pinch of salt and pepper. Some real bacon bits were a good addition too.

—Dianne

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Jul 05, 2006

I thought the 'baked' goat cheese was delicious...I used panko 'italian style' bread crumbs..I thought the cool greens with the warm cheese was good but next time I might try sauteed spinach with sun-dried tomatoes ...Thanks for a great recipe

—veggiemom

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Nutrition

Calories
480 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
13 g
4%

Cholesterol
41 mg
14%

Fat
43.2 g
66%

Fiber
1.6 g
7%

Protein
12 g
24%

Sodium
345 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Salad with Baked Goat Cheese

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 480
Calories from Fat: 389

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.2g 66 %
** Saturated Fat 14.4g 72 %
Cholesterol 41mg 14 %
Sodium 345mg 14 %
Potassium 443mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 7 %
Protein 12g 24 %
Sugars 6.2g
Vitamin A 127 %
Vitamin C 29 %
Calcium 26 %
Iron 30 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 27 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 22 %
** Folate 69 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.