Hazelnut-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Hazelnut-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad
45 min.
4
353kcal

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Are you ready to impress your guests with a culinary delight that perfectly balances textures and flavors? Look no further than this Hazelnut-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad! This vegetarian masterpiece not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a vibrant splash of color to your dining table. With its crispy hazelnut coating enveloping soft, creamy goat cheese, each bite promises a delightful crunch followed by velvety smoothness.

Whether you're seeking a sophisticated side dish, a stunning lunch option, or a light main course, this salad fits the bill beautifully. It features the earthy notes of Belgian endive and the peppery freshness of watercress, both drizzled with a zesty homemade vinaigrette that ties all the elements together. The incorporation of orange juice concentrate and zest adds a hint of citrus brightness, enhancing the overall flavor profile.

What’s more, this dish is incredibly easy to prepare. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a stunning plate that not only looks exquisite but also boasts nutrient-rich ingredients. From the nutritious greens to the healthy fats in hazelnuts, you can feel good about serving this salad. Perfect for entertaining or as a rejuvenating lunch, the Hazelnut-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup all purpose flour 
  • large head belgian endive thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs plain dry
  • large eggs beaten to blend
  • 5.5 ounce log goat cheese fresh chilled soft cut into 4 equal rounds, (such as Montrachet)
  • tablespoons hazelnuts coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoon orange juice concentrate frozen thawed
  • tablespoon orange peel grated
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • large bunch watercress trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place flour and breadcrumbs on separate plates. Coat cheese rounds with flour. Dip cheese into egg, then into breadcrumbs, coating completely.
  2. Place on small baking sheet. Spoon hazelnuts atop cheese. Gently press hazelnuts into cheese to adhere. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Whisk vinegar, orange peel and orange juice concentrate in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Vinaigrette can be made 4 hours ahead. Store at room temperature; rewhisk before using.)
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  5. Bake cheese until heated through and coating browns, about 6 minutes.Toss watercress and endive in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season greens with salt and pepper. Divide greens among 4 plates. Top with warm cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories353kcal
Protein13.44%
Fat70.37%
Carbs16.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.5
Glycemic Load
4.41
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.347826086957%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
1.44mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:352.9kcal
17.65%
Fat:27.93g
42.97%
Saturated Fat:8.37g
52.32%
Carbohydrates:14.46g
4.82%
Net Carbohydrates:12.58g
4.57%
Sugar:2.27g
2.52%
Cholesterol:64.43mg
21.48%
Sodium:214.47mg
9.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12g
24.01%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.65%
Vitamin K:26.04µg
24.8%
Copper:0.47mg
23.37%
Vitamin E:3.37mg
22.46%
Phosphorus:175.93mg
17.59%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.55%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.53%
Vitamin A:695.26IU
13.91%
Selenium:9.57µg
13.67%
Vitamin C:10.95mg
13.27%
Folate:49.31µg
12.33%
Iron:2.16mg
12.01%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.92%
Calcium:97.84mg
9.78%
Fiber:1.88g
7.52%
Magnesium:28.99mg
7.25%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.64%
Vitamin B3:1.31mg
6.54%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.97%
Potassium:176.59mg
5.05%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.48%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.71%
Source:Epicurious