From Chef2Chef website.
Raspberry Spinach Salad With Baked Crusted Cheese
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients
1/2 c_ part-skim farmer's cheese
1 c feta cheese, crumbled
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 ts fresh dill weed snipped
1/4 c_ whole wheat pastry flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c_ fine bread crumbs, toasted
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/3 c rice wine vinegar
2 tb ons, fresh or frozen raspberries
1 ts honey (or agave)
1/3 c olive oil
1 ts fresh ground black pepper
10 oz spinach washed and dried
2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
First, make the cheese patties by placing the farmer cheese, feta cheese, garlic and dill in a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined. With a tablespoon and floured hands, form the cheese into 2 large or 4 small patties.
Spread the flour in a shallow plate, the egss in a shallow bowl and the bread crumbs in another plate. Carefully dredge each patty in flour, them dip in the egg, and finally roll in the bread crumbs, gently pressing so the crumbs adhere. Dip each patty once more in the egg and coat again with crumbs. Place patties on a lightly oiled baking sheet and refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving.
Preheat the oven to 350#161#F. Bake the cheese patties until well browned (about 20 minutes).
While the patties are baking, prepare the dressing. Place the garlic,
vinegar, raspberries, honey, oil, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting
lid. Shake vigorously until well emulsified and set aside.
Arrange the spinach leaves and scallions in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Divide the spinach between the plates and top each with a hot cheese patty. Grind fresh black pepper over each and serve immediately.
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