Courtesy of Marzetti®™ Simply Dressed Salad Dressing

A breaded, browned piece of goat cheese makes an interesting centerpiece for a salad of arugula, fennel, onion, pomegranate seeds and Simply Dressed® Pomegranate Salad Dressing.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup Simply Dressed® Pomegranate Salad Dressing
• 1 large fennel bulb, outer layer removed
• 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 6 oz. goat cheese, cut into 6 discs
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 8 oz. arugula
• 1 small sweet onion, sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup shelled pistachios

PREPARATION

Cut fennel into thin pieces. Set aside.  Place panko in a shallow dish. Roll each piece of goat cheese in panko and transfer to a plate. Heat oil over medium-high heat in medium size skillet. Add goat cheese and brown cheese on each side, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer cheese to a plate and keep warm.

In a large mixing bowl, combine fennel, arugula, onion and Simply Dressed® Pomegranate Salad Dressing; toss gently. Divide salad mixture and arrange on individual plates. Sprinkle each salad with pomegranate seeds and pistachios. Place warm goat cheese on top of each salad. Serve.