Berry Salad with Pistachio Crusted Fried Goat Cheese Balls

If anyone reading this has watched Vanderpump Rules, just seeing Goat Cheese Balls will make you think of the show and the ever popular dish they would serve (and order for themselves). I even want to say Stassi would added them to a salad all of the time. This probably won’t be the first time I reference a show on Bravo here at Cliff House Kitchen. That network is a drug I can never quit. Anyways, here’s my version of Stassi’s healthy, but make it not so healthy anymore salad.

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Sant Ambroeus Lentil Caesar Salad

Yield: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils, cooked to package instructions
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup red bell pepper, small diced
• 1 cup romaine, fine chopped
• 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• Watercress or micro-greens, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook lentils according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, pepper, salt, red wine vinegar. Blend until smooth. Slowly add in olive oil.
3. In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, romaine, chickpeas, and toss with the dressing. Top with greens for serving. Enjoy!