Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Cooking Instructions

Cut cheese crosswise into 8 slices. Combine bread crumbs and thyme in a shallow dish. Brush cheese slices with 1 tbsp olive oil and roll in crumbs, patting well to coat. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and cheese slices. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese is warmed but not melted.

Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, mixing well with a fork or small wire whisk. Combine salad greens and roasted peppers in a large bowl. Add olive oil mixture and toss to coat. Arrange salad on four dinner plates and top with warm cheese (discard oil and garlic cloves in pan). Serve with additional pepper, if desired.

Wine Pairing(s)

Caracol Serrano Tinto

Abadal '3.9' Pla De Bages

Lucient Albrecht 'Cuvee Romanus' Pinot Gris

Almanseñas La Huella de Adaras

Talus White Zinfandel

Folonari Pinot Grigio

Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Watershed 'Awakening' Chardonnay

Dry Creek Reserve Zinfandel

Chateau Brane Cantenac Margaux