Shelly's Recipe

SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE ON TOASTED BAGUETTE

Category: Salad

4 large handfuls of salad greens
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
8 slices French baguette, 3/4 inch thick
8 slices of aged goat cheese, or other cheese, about 1/3 inch thick
Olive oil

For the basil vinaigrette
2 tbsp finely minced fresh basil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

To make the dressing, whisk together the basil, mustard, vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Brush each baguette slice with olive oil. Place a goat cheese round or slice on each baguette. Place under broiler until the cheese is soft and a little runny, about 2-3 minutes.

Toss together the salad greens with the tomatoes. Drizzle some of the basil vinaigrette (you may not use all of the vinaigrette) and toss to coat. Serve the salad with 2 pieces of the warm toasted cheese baguette per person. Serves 4