Autumn Kale Salad with Apples and Fried Goat Cheese

- ounce goat cheese log

all-purpose flour

eggs (lightly beaten)

water

Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs

Olive oil or Mediterranean Blend oil (for frying)

Maple Pumpkin Dressing (Click for Recipe)

Fried goat cheese discs

loosely-packed kale; washed (ribs removed & torn into small pieces)

crisp apples (washed & cut into slices)

red onion (very thinly sliced)

slices bacon (cut into 1/8-inch slices & crisped)

honey roasted pecans

toasted pumpkin seeds