Baked Goat Cheese Salads
Leafy greens are topped with breaded medallions of baked goat cheese for a delicious and filling recipe that is perfect for a light lunch or appetizer!
We eat a lot of salads around here because it’s an easy way to get in leafy greens and a variety of vegetables. But salads don’t always feel particularly special. That is until they’re topped with baked goat cheese! This recipe is simple but it feels a little fancy, like something you’d order at a little cafe.
All you need is goat cheese, flour, egg, breadcrumbs, your favorite mixed greens, and a simple vinaigrette dressing. (Don’t worry, I have plenty of easy dressing recipes for you!)
How to Make Baked Goat Cheese
Slice a log of goat cheese into 1/4″ slices. Be sure not to make them too thin or they make crumble. Gently dip the goat cheese slices into flour, then an egg wash. Shake off excess egg. Dip into breadcrumbs.
Lay on a baking sheet and bake until browned.
Tips & Tricks
- You must use a log of goat cheese, not goat cheese crumbles. Otherwise, there’s no way to add the breading. If you only have goat cheese crumbled, try this Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad.
- It’s not completely necessary to freeze the goat cheese for 30 minutes, but it does make it easier to cut into slices. If you don’t have time to freeze it, be sure you’re using a very sharp knife to cut the cheese. I recommend wiping it off with a clean cloth in between each cut so it doesn’t get sticky.
- I used plain goat cheeese but you can use an herbed goat cheese if you like. A garlic and herb goat cheese would be delicious in this recipe!
The Best Dressing for a Goat Cheese Salad
I recommend using this easy balsamic vinaigrette recipe, which pairs well with creamy goat cheese. It would also be delicious with this red wine vinegar dressing. If you want to grab a store-bought dressing, look for a simple vinaigrette.
More Goat Cheese Recipes
- Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions
- Baked Goat Cheese Dip
- 15 Minute Goat Cheese Pasta
- Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
- Goat Cheese Flatbread
Baked Goat Cheese Salads
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Description
This salad is topped with delicious goat cheese medallions that are baked instead of fried, making this the perfect healthy weeknight recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Place the log of goat cheese in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Remove from freezer and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- Gently coat each piece of goat cheese with flour.
- Lightly beat the egg until smooth.
- Dip the flour-coated cheese into the egg. Shake off excess egg.
- Coat the cheese with breadcrumbs and lay flat on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix up your lettuce, carrots, cabbage, and salad dressing.
- Top with goat cheese and serve warm.
That’s pretty yummy looking, I love goat cheese! Would’ve never thought to bake it! 🙂 Have a great trip in Chicago guys! Happy Hump Day Liz! -Iva
This salad reminds me of France!
I’ve never baked goat cheese. I don’t think I could eat very much of it, but on a salad would be the perfect amount probably!
Oh if only I could just make a salad for dinner….
Pretty sure my husband would revolt against me. Or just head to taco bell.
Ok so he isn’t that bad. He’ll eat a salad if its like…a tostada, loaded with chicken, beans and guacamole 🙂
Hahaha yeah, Alex is a bit of a salad skeptic. (He doesn’t mind eating them, but he doesn’t call it “dinner” haha)
YUM! We fried goat cheese for the first time a few weeks ago and while it was delicious, it was messy & I felt guilty eating it. I’ll definitely have to try baking it next time!
You have hit on two of my current obsessions: great salads and goat cheese! No, I have never baked goat cheese, but I am going to now. Thanks for the recipe!
I never loved goat cheese (I don’t really like cheese at all) but you make this look really appealing. In fact, I am now craving baked mozzarella sticks cut up on a salad. Not a bad idea, right?
Ohh I bet that would be delicious!
relationships turn us into cooks faster than a year at culinary school (i’m pretty sure at least, i mean.. never been to culinary school). my mom *loves* cooking, and never wanted us in the kitchen, so i didn’t even know how to make chicken when i met jon. he works more hours than i do, and we couldn’t eat out every single night, and so i slowly had to learn.. well.. everything. and now? dinner parties at my place 🙂
Hahaha isn’t it funny how that happens? I guess it’s just the push we needed 😉
Looks fantastic! It doesn’t quite fit with my attempt at paleo, but I think I’ll try to sneak this in sometime soon as a cheat meal. I have a major love of goat cheese that this will certainly satisfy 🙂 Pinned!
I’ve never baked goat cheese, but I should because I love the stuff!
It’s so creamy and yummy!