As it gets warmer out I love doing a big refreshing salad as a dinner entree. The CSA lettuce and radishes help to make up this springtime salad. Adding fried goat cheese medallions gives us a healthy protein and makes this dinner complete. And, yes, a fried medallion CAN be healthy!! Instead of the traditional frying method using unhealthy oils and refined flours, I use grape seed oil (which is ideal for high heats), almond flour, and chopped walnuts. Grape seed oil is rich in good fats that our bodies need to thrive, and also a great source of vitamin E.
dressing:
- 1 C extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 C red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- Chopped fresh basil to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Goat cheese medallions:
- 1 log of goat cheese frozen for 1 hour
- 1/4 C grape seed oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 C almond meal
- 1/2 C finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- CSA lettuces washed and dried
- 1 sliced yellow or orange bell pepper (lightly roasted if desired)
- CSA radishes thinly sliced
Prepare your dressing first by adding the oil, vinegar, garlic, and seasonings. I usually use a jar and then shake well to blend the ingredients. Set the dressing aside.
Next, in a skillet, heat the grape seed oil over medium high heat. In three separate bowls, place the almond meal (mixed with all the seasonings), the whisked egg, and the chopped walnuts. I usually eyeball all the spices when I season the almond flour, so you can just use these measurements as a suggestion, and feel free to add more or less of the seasonings. Slice the goat cheese log into 1/2 inch medallions. Dip each medallion (fully coating) in the almond flour mixture first, then the egg, and then into the walnuts. Once the medallion is fully coated with all three, place it into the skillet. Let each side fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Using a slotted spatula remove the medallions and place onto a paper towel covered plate to absorb the excess oils.
Chop your lettuce and add your sliced radishes and sliced pepper. Top with your goat cheese, drizzle the dressing over the salad, and enjoy eating a guilt free fried food!!
Looks great!
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Delicious salad for my dairy free diet! Especially love the goat cheese medallion!