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Chicory And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

	Jencathen / All my dishes 1 year, 6 months ago This is a yummy fresh salad that goes Wow in the mouth. The walnut white vinegar can be difficult to find. Several brands are imported from France and can be found in specialty food stores or even some international sections of large grocery stores. ... More Prep:10m Cook:10m Servings:4	Jencathen
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Ingredients

1/2 cup walnut pieces, broken into small pieces or coarsely chopped

1 tbsp walnut white wine vinegar

1/8 tsp salt

freshly ground pepper

6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 to 2 heads chicory (curly endive), depending on size

1 slice country bread or whole wheat bread

1/4 lb fresh goat cheese, preferably chevre, cut into 4 equal slices

Directions

Position rack in the middle of an oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Spread the walnut pieces on a baking sheet.

Place in the oven and bake until they begin to change color, 6 to 8 minutes. Watch carefully so they do not burn. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

In a small bowl, combine the walnut vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and stir until the salt dissolves. Gradually, add 4 tbsp of the olive oil, whisking until well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning and set aside.

Separate the leaves from the head of chicory, discarding any old or damaged leaves. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and put into a large bowl. Set aside.

Preheat a broiler. Remove the crust from the bread slice and discard. Tear the bread into small pieces and place in a food processor fitted with a metal blade or a blender. Process to form fine, soft crumbs. Transfer to a saucer. In a separate saucer. place the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Carefully holding 1 slice of cheese at a time, place in the olive oil, turning to coat on all sides. Then place in the bread crumbs and turn to coat thoroughly with the crumbs. Place on a baking sheet and set aside.

Whisk the reserved dressing again until blended and spoon over the lettuce. Toss and turn the leaves until well coated. Divide among 4 plates.

Slip the cheese slices into the broiler about 4 inches from the heat source and broil until the tops are golden and the cheese has softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully transfer each slice to the center of a lettuce-lined plate. Sprinkle with the walnut pieces and serve.

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Comments

trigger 1 year ago said:
Sounds real good Jen that walnut white wine vinegar I will have to find that.
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elgab89 1 year ago said:
I love chicory - the slight bitter taste of it matches perfectly with goat cheese - high 5!

jimrug1 1 year ago said:
I love this Salad Jen! I am a sucker for Chicory and your right, the goat cheese is perfect with the bite of the endive. High 5! A quick thought for Michael. If you cant find the walnut vinegar, you could possible substitute walnut oil of the olive oil. Its much easier to find... Jim

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