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Preparation time: 15 min     Servings: 4
Cooking time: 5 min

Ingredients:
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups organic salad greens mix
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pecan pieces (optional)
3 tbsp raspberry vinegar
2 tsp fresh thyme, minced
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/2 lb goat cheese, a type that will retain its shape when sliced, well chilled, sliced into .5 in. rounds

Cooking Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine breadcrumbs with pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip well-chilled cheese rounds into oil, then dredge in bread crumbs to coat. Place cheese on a very lightly oiled baking sheet. Chill 10 minutes. Bake about 5 minutes, until lightly browned and beginning to bubble. Meanwhile, whisk together remaining oil, vinegar, vanilla, thyme and salt to taste in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Place lettuce mix in a large bowl and toss with the raspberry dressing. Arrange salad on individual plates and garnish each serving with rounds of cheese, raspberries and pecans.