Mixed Greens with Fried Cheese

 

5

1/2-ounce block Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (from 8-ounce block)

2

tablespoons Italian dressing

1/4

cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs

6

cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens

1/4

cup Italian dressing

• 1 Cut cheese block crosswise into twelve 1/4-inch-thick slices, 2 1/2x1 inch. Place 2 tablespoons dressing and the bread crumbs in separate small shallow bowls. Dip cheese slices into dressing, then coat completely with bread crumbs.
• 2 Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook cheese slices in skillet 1 to 2 minutes, gently turning once, until light golden brown and cheese is warm. Do not overcook or cheese will melt.
• 3 Toss salad greens and 1/4 cup dressing; divide among 4 plates. Top each salad with 3 pieces of cheese. Serve immediately.