Warm Maple Spinach Salad with Pomegranates and Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese
Ingredients:
1 12oz bag of organic spinach
1⁄2 cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup of pecans, chopped or finely ground
1 egg
1 log of fresh goat cheese
Olive oil
Warm Maple Vinaigrette:
1-tablespoon maple syrup
1-tablespoon red wine vinegar/apple cider vinegar
1-tablespoon organic cold pressed olive oil
Pinch salt
Instructions:
- Cut goat cheese into bite sized patties.
- In a small bowl, crack egg and beat. Line egg bowl next to bowl of pecans.
- Place goat cheese in egg mixture then in pecan mixture to coat.
- In a small pan heat oil over medium heat. Place goat cheese rounds in pan and sear both sides until slightly brown, 2-3 minutes a side.
- Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients and set aside
- In a large bowl, combine toss together spinach, pomegranate seeds and dressing. Serve with goat cheese on top.
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