Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Grilled Sweet Corn
- 1 ear corn, shucked 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 10 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 eggs 2 cups panko crumbs Salt
- 10 ounces baby greens 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Freshly ground black pepper Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Brush corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill, turning often, until charred and tender, about 4 minutes.
- Set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine goat cheese, zest and parsley.
- Roll into 16 (1-inch) sized balls and put on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add enough oil to reach 1/3 of the way up the sides.
- Heat oil to 360 degrees F. Whisk eggs in a small bowl and place panko crumbs on a plate.
- Dip cheese balls in the egg wash, then roll in the panko crumbs.
- In batches, carefully transfer balls into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 minute.
- Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate and season with salt immediately.
- Slice corn from cob and add to a serving bowl along with the baby greens.
- Dress with lemon juice, oil and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Toss to coat and serve, topped with warm cheese balls.
corn, goat cheese, lemon, freshly chopped parsley, vegetable oil, eggs, baby greens
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fried-goat-cheese-salad-with-grilled-sweet-corn-recipe.html (may not work)