Baked Goat Cheese Salad

Baked Goat Cheese Salad

Published on December 21, 2021 | In By

Ingredients

  • Four 2 1/2 inch round of goat cheese, each about 1/2 inch thick
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup fine dried breadcrumbs
  • 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 8 cups lightly packed lettuce leaves
  • Garlic Croutons (recipe in steps)

Instructions

  1. Drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil in goat cheese in a shallow dish. Turn to coat completely. Sprinkle with fresh thyme. Cover & refrigerate overnight.
  2. Goat cheese with bread crumbs & dried thyme mixture. Bake at 400 degrees 10-12 minutes until golden brown & bubbly on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  3. Meanwhile to make dressing slowly add 1/2 cup olive oil to 2 tablespoons vinegar. Salt & pepper to taste. Add vinegar if necessary.
  4. Toss vinegarette with lettuce and make mounds on individual plates. Invert the goat cheese rounds into the center. Place the croutons around the cheese.
  5. Garlic Croutons: 24 slices (1/4 inch thick) of day-old baguette 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled & halved Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush both sides of bread with melted butter and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until golden. Rub the croutons with the cut garlic cloves while still warm.

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