Sweet apricots and savory fried goat cheese make for the perfect summer salad combo!
Ingredients
Salad
6-8 oz. organic arugula
8 air fryer goat cheese balls, recipe follows
3-4 organic apricots, cut in half
1 package package Niman Ranch Uncured Prosciutto
Apricot Champagne Vinaigrette, recipe follows
¼ C bulk candied walnuts
Air Fried Goat Cheese Balls
8 oz. Cervasi Chevre Traditional goat cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. Guenther Apiary Arkansas Hot Honey
1 Tbsp. minced fresh organic rosemary
2 tsp. fresh organic thyme
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
¼ C War Eagle Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose Flour
2 Happy Egg Co large eggs, beaten
½ C Edward & Sons Organic Panko Breadcrumbs
Apricot Champagne Vinaigrette
3 Tbsp. St. Dalfour Apricot Fruit Spread
2 Tbsp. Napa Valley Naturals Champagne Vinegar
1 Tbsp. fresh organic rosemary, minced
1 tsp. Woodstock Dijon Mustard
½ tsp Frontier Co-op ground ginger
½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Pinch of kosher salt
¼ C Riojana Olive Oil
Preparation
For the goat cheese:
Step 1
In a bowl, add your goat cheese, honey, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, and cracked black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll into 8 balls and place in a freezer safe container. Freeze for a few hours to overnight.
Step 2
In one bowl add your flour, in another bowl add your beaten eggs, and in your last bowl add your panko breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Dredge in the flour, then egg, then the Panko. Place back in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Step 4
When ready to cook, set your air fryer to 400. Spritz the goat cheese balls with cooking spray. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown.
*If using the oven, heat to 425. Cook for 5-8 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on it so they don’t burn.
For the vinaigrette:
Step 5
In a small bowl, add your apricot preserves, vinegar, rosemary, Dijon, ginger, black pepper, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Step 6
While whisking, slowly start streaming in olive oil until thoroughly combined.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
For the salad:
Step 8
On a large platter, add your arugula. Spoon some of your dressing over.
Step 9
Arrange the goat cheese balls, apricot halves, and prosciutto over the arugula. Spoon more dressing over. Top with candied walnuts. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.