Warm Goat Cheese Salad With Grilled Olive Bread

Serves: 2

Santos Walker

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

50

Sweetness

40

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Dijon Mustard

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

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(Can be made 1 day ahead

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For vinaigrette: Place garlic and oil in small glass measuring cup or ramekin

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Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave 30 seconds

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Transfer garlic to small bowl

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Reserve oil

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Using fork, coarsely mash garlic

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Add basil, vinegar, and mustard to mashed garlic

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Whisk until smooth

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Gradually whisk in reserved garlic oil

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Season to taste with salt and pepper

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Let stand 1 hour at room temperature and rewhisk before using

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) Place garlic and oil in small glass measuring cup or ramekin

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Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave 30 seconds

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Transfer garlic to small bowl

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Reserve oil

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Using fork, coarsely mash garlic

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Add basil, vinegar, and mustard to mashed garlic

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Whisk until smooth

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Gradually whisk in reserved garlic oil

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Season to taste with salt and pepper

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(Can be made 1 day ahead

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Cover and refrigerate

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Let stand 1 hour at room temperature and rewhisk before using

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) For salad: Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend

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Dip each cheese round into egg whites, turning to coat

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Coat each with breadcrumb mixture

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Transfer coated cheese rounds to plate

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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours

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Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat)

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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

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Add cheese rounds and cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side

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Transfer to plate

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Brush bread slices on both sides with olive oil

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Grill until beginning to toast, about 3 minutes per side

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Transfer to plate

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Place greens in large bowl and toss with all but 2 tablespoons vinaigrette; season to taste with salt and pepper

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Divide salad among 6 plates

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Top each with 1 cheese round and 1 slice grilled bread

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Drizzle cheese rounds with remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and serve

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Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend

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Dip each cheese round into egg whites, turning to coat

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Coat each with breadcrumb mixture

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Transfer coated cheese rounds to plate

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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours

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Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat)

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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

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Add cheese rounds and cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side

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Transfer to plate

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Brush bread slices on both sides with olive oil

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Grill until beginning to toast, about 3 minutes per side

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Transfer to plate

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Place greens in large bowl and toss with all but 2 tablespoons vinaigrette; season to taste with salt and pepper

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Divide salad among 6 plates

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Top each with 1 cheese round and 1 slice grilled bread

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Drizzle cheese rounds with remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and serve

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Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets

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Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets

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Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets

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Cover and refrigerate