Fried Goat Cheese Salad

Step 1

Set up three dishes on the counter: Fill the first with flour, the second with the egg and the third with a combination of the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, lemon zest, parsley and sesame seeds

Step 2

Slice the goat cheese into four equal-sized sections then slice each of those sections into four discs, giving you 16 pieces total

Step 3

Coat each piece in flour, then in egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture

Step 4

Once they're all coated, set them aside while your pan heats up

Step 5

Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, place the coated discs of goat cheese into the pan and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side (be very careful when you're turning them over so that you dont puncture the breading or all of your cheese will spill out)

Step 7

Remove the discs from the pan onto a paper towel-lined plate and let them drain while you make your salad

Step 8

In the bottom of a large salad bowl, combine the lemon juice with the Dijon mustard and whisk in 3 tablespoons EVOO

Step 9

Season the dressing with salt and ground black pepper

Step 10

Add the greens to the bowl and give everything a good toss

Step 11

Top the salad with the fried goat cheese (4 discs per person) and serve