Crusted Goat Cheese With Spinach & Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• 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
• 1/3 cup slivered almond
• 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cups fresh spinach
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and chill.

2. 2

   Pulse panko and almonds together in a food processor until fine.

3. 3

   Slice cheese into eight 1/2" thick slices. Dip each slice into egg, then coat in almond mixture.

4. 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. 5

   Saute spinach with pepper flakes and salt until wilted, about 1 minute Serve crusted cheese over sauteed spinach and top with tomato salsa.