Crusted Goat Cheese With Spinach & Fresh Tomato Salsa

• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup shallot, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cups fresh spinach
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and chill.
2. Pulse panko and almonds together in a food processor until fine.
3. Slice cheese into eight 1/2" thick slices. Dip each slice into egg, then coat in almond mixture.
4. Brown coated cheese in 1 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drain medallions on paper towels; return pan to the burner.
5. Saute spinach with pepper flakes and salt until wilted, about 1 minute Serve crusted cheese over sauteed spinach and top with tomato salsa.

tomatoes, shallot, parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano, salt, breadcrumbs, almonds, goat cheese, egg, olive oil, fresh spinach, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crusted-goat-cheese-with-spinach-fresh-tomato-salsa-180701 (may not work)