Baby Spinach Salad Recipe
with a crispy Big Island goat cheese croquette, pancetta, liliko`i, and granola
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Ingredients
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Salad
Goat Cheese Croquettes
Method
Preparation of Goat Cheese Croquettes
Prepare the Cheese
In a bowl, mix the goat cheese with salt and black pepper. Form into small patties or balls.
Breading the Croquettes
Dredge each cheese ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
Fry the Croquettes
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the croquettes until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Salad Assembly
Cook the Pancetta
In a separate pan, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat and let drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Spinach
In a large bowl, toss the baby spinach with the crispy pancetta and pulp from the liliko`i.
Assemble the Salad
Top the salad with the goat cheese croquettes and sprinkle granola on top for crunch.