Ingredients
Scale
2 heads butter leaf lettuce
3/4 cup walnut halves and pieces
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
6 oz goat cheese, chilled
1/2 cup almond flour
1 egg
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
Olive oil
Shallot vinaigrette, recipe below
Ingredients for Shallot Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup olive oil
3 TBSP white balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
1 TBSP mince shallots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spread the walnuts on a parchment lined sheet pan.
- Toast the walnuts in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until browned, shaking halfway through.
- Set aside to cool.
- Split the butter leaf lettuce heads in half and arrange on four salad plates.
- Top the greens with toasted walnuts and pomegranate seeds.
- Using dental floss, cut the goat cheese into 8 slices.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg until blended.
- In another small bowl, combine the almond flour, garlic powder, and salt.
- Dip a slice of goat cheese in the egg and then toss in the almond flour mixture.
- Repeat with remaining goat cheese and place the medallions on a small plate or tray.
- Put the goat cheese medallions in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Pour the olive oil into a medium sauté pan until it reaches up about 1/4 inch on the side of the pan.
- Heat oil over medium heat.
- Gently fry the medallions until golden brown, flipping once.
- Place 2 medallions on each salad.
- Drizzle with Shallot Vinaigrette to taste.
- Serve while goat cheese is warm.
- Makes 4 servings.
Directions for Shallot Vinaigrette:
- Add all ingredients to a small jar and seal.
- Shake the dressing until well combined.
- The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min