Spinach Salad with Baked Goat Cheese

Name: Spinach Salad with Baked Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 clove garlic, crushed; ¼ cup plain bread crumbs; 6 ounces goat cheese, sliced; 8 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 8 tablespoons olive oil

Rating: 4.49 stars

76 Ratings
58 Reviews
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This is a wonderful way to add elegance and flavor to spinach. The warm goat cheese melts in your mouth and nicely accents the balsamic vinegar.

By RADIOGIRL

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

8 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ cup plain bread crumbs
6 ounces goat cheese, sliced
8 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
8 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1
Arrange the spinach on four plates.

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Step 2
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, and add crushed garlic. Cook and stir until slightly golden. Stir in breadcrumbs. Drop the goat cheese slices into the breadcrumbs a few at a time, and turn to coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 3
Place a slice or two of goat cheese on each serving of spinach, and drizzle the salads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

480 calories; protein 12g; carbohydrates 13g; fat 43.2g; cholesterol 41.2mg; sodium 344.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (58)

Most helpful positive review

letstryagain

01/21/2006

wow baked goat's cheese without baking I love it!! The salad can always be revamped but the spinach or mesclun mix seems to pair really well with the goats cheese. I sprinkle almonds and sometimes add some strawberries anything goes but the goats cheese is what makes this such a hit. Read More

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Suzy Read

09/08/2005

This is a good recipe that impresses guests without much effort. I loved the texture and delicate flavor of the warm goat cheese encrusted with the garlic and breadcrumb mixture but thought the spinach needed a little something extra. Next time I will try adding a good amount of freshly shredded carrot and/or diced red or yellow pepper to add color and variety. I would definately make this again; it's very quick and easy. Read More

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76 Ratings

5 star values: 50
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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letstryagain

01/20/2006

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Suzy Read

09/08/2005

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RuthieBaby

01/23/2006

I LOVE Goat Cheese Salads and this one just didn't do it for me. I'll try it again sometime with a different Goat Cheese (I'm sure that the one you pick makes or breaks this salad). I also had trouble coating the cheese with bread crumbs the way I wanted to but that was probably just user error. Read More

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KINGMS16

07/21/2004

this was a great dish I served it to my girlfriend and she thought it was from a rest. Read More

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Barbara K

01/12/2008

This was very good and easy! I did put the breaded cheese in the oven for a few minutes to crisp it a little more. Also put red onions and carrots on the salad. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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Dianne

09/15/2010

Very nice salad. It was rather difficult "baking" the goat cheese. I was impatient and put it all in the pan making it very challenging to flip them. So do only a few at a time like the directions say. I used panko for the bread crumbs. I also made the oil and vinegar into a dressing whisking in 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard and 1/2 tsp. mayo (as emulsifiers) and adding a pinch of salt and pepper. Some real bacon bits were a good addition too. Read More

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SIZZLEMEAT

03/21/2006

simply elegant Read More

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veggiemom

07/05/2006

I thought the 'baked' goat cheese was delicious...I used panko 'italian style' bread crumbs..I thought the cool greens with the warm cheese was good but next time I might try sauteed spinach with sun-dried tomatoes...Thanks for a great recipe Read More

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LINDA MCLEAN

03/31/2008

YUM! I added some red onion to the spinach but otherwise left it as is. The goat cheese was a wonderful addition and this made a perfect lunch for me today. Thank you Radiogirl! Read More

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Spinach Salad with Baked Goat Cheese

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 480

% Daily Value *

protein: 24 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 67 %

saturated fat: 72 %

cholesterol: 14 %

vitamin a iu: 127 %

niacin equivalents: 28 %

vitamin b6: 10 %

vitamin c: 29 %

folate: 31 %

calcium: 21 %

iron: 17 %

magnesium: 23 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 13 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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letstryagain

01/20/2006

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Suzy Read

09/08/2005

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RuthieBaby

01/23/2006

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KINGMS16

07/21/2004

this was a great dish I served it to my girlfriend and she thought it was from a rest.

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Barbara K

01/12/2008

This was very good and easy! I did put the breaded cheese in the oven for a few minutes to crisp it a little more. Also put red onions and carrots on the salad. Thanks for the recipe!

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Dianne

09/15/2010

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SIZZLEMEAT

03/21/2006

simply elegant

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veggiemom

07/05/2006

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LINDA MCLEAN

03/31/2008

YUM! I added some red onion to the spinach but otherwise left it as is. The goat cheese was a wonderful addition and this made a perfect lunch for me today. Thank you Radiogirl!

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