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Mixed Greens with Fried Cheese

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 4
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Hot cheese sticks top crisp and colorful greens for an unforgettable salad that goes from start to finish in 15 minutes.
Updated Jun 30, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 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

Steps

  • 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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Cook cheese slices in skillet 1 to 2 minutes, gently turning once, until light golden brown.

Nutrition

260 Calories, 20g Total Fat, 10g Protein, 10g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
Saturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
35mg
Sodium
480mg
Total Carbohydrate
10g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
10g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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