Stone Fruit Salad with Fried Goat Cheese

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• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
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  Source: 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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  Source: 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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  Source: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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  Source: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Source: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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  Source: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
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  Source: 1 clove garlic (minced)
• As Needed salt
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  Source seasoning: salt and pepper
• As Needed Black pepper
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  Source seasoning: salt and pepper
• 4 oz semi-soft goat cheese (chèvre)
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  Source: 4 oz semi-soft goat cheese (chèvre)
• 1 each egg white (lightly whisked)
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  Source: 1 egg white (lightly whisked)
• 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
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  Source: 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons fresh minced rosemary
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  Source: 2 teaspoons fresh minced rosemary
• 8 oz mixed greens
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  Source: 8 oz mixed greens
• 1 cup sliced peaches
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  Source: 1 cup sliced peaches
• 1 cup pitted (halved cherries)
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  Source: 1 cup pitted (halved cherries)

1. Combine the almonds and sugar in a small sauté pan. Set over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar is melted and the almonds are toasted. Remove immediately to a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
2. In a small jar or container with a tight fitting lid, combine the vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, mustard and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Tighten the lid and shake until combined.
3. Cut the goat cheese into 8 rounds. (I stuck mine in the freezer for about 5 minutes to make slicing easier.) Place the egg white in a small bowl. Combine the bread crumbs and rosemary in another shallow bowl or plate. Dip each of the goat cheese rounds into the egg, then into the bread crumbs. Press the crumbs into the cheese to make sure they are completely coated.
4. Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Place the goat cheese rounds in the hot oil and allow to cook until browned on both sides, about 1 minute on each side.
5. Arrange the greens on a serving platter. Top with the peaches and cherries, then sprinkle the sugared almonds over the top. Place the fried goat cheese on top, then drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.