Sizzling Cheese Salad
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ⓘ
- 1 cup shredded Gjetost cheese
- 1 large egg ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon water ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons butter ⓘ
- 5 cups torn mixed salad greens ⓘ
- 1 cup pitted ripe olives
- 5 tomato wedges ⓘ
- 1/4 cup olive oil ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil ⓘ
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped green onions ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and Gjetost cheese until blended. Shape into ten 1-in. balls; flatten into 1-1/2-in. patties.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, sesame seeds, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip cheese in egg mixture, then cornmeal mixture. In a large skillet, cook cheese patties in butter in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, arrange the salad greens, olives and tomatoes on a serving platter. Whisk the oils, vinegar, onions, mustard and seasonings; drizzle over salad. Place cheese patties over the top. Serve immediately with pita wedges if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1525
kcal
76% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).