Crispy Goat Cheese Salad with Peaches and Caramelized Almonds
Breaded goat cheese served on a bed of arugula and topped with thin mandoline-cut peach slices: This is an appetizer that’ll definitely impress your guests. For added texture, sprinkle the dish with caramelized almonds.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mirin
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) breadcrumbs
- 1 small log goat cheese, about 200 g, cut into 8 slices (see note)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 cups (500 ml) baby arugula
- 2 peaches, ripe but firm, thinly sliced on a mandolin
Instructions
- In a small non-stick skillet, melt the sugar with the butter over medium heat. Add the almonds and sauté, stirring for about 1 minute. Let cool on parchment paper and break into pieces.
Breaded goat cheese served on a bed of arugula and topped with thin mandoline-cut peach slices: This is an appetizer that’ll definitely impress your guests. For added texture, sprinkle the dish with caramelized almonds.