Ingredients

  • 2 5-ounce logs of goat cheese, cut into thirds crosswise
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dried fine bread crumbs, freshly made
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 small bunch spinach, cleaned and trimmed
  • 1 bunch watercress, rinsed with stems removed
  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced

Method

  • Coat the goat cheese with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Dust with bread crumbs and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine the Sherry vinegar, garlic and mustard in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  • Whisk in the remaining olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Place the breaded goat-cheese pieces on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven until golden brown and soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the greens to the vinaigrette.
  • Toss and divide among 6 salad plates.
  • Place the warm goat cheese in the middle of each plate and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes.