Warm Goat Cheese Salad
This warm goat cheese salad is a traditional recipe from the region of Berry in France. It's commonly served in French bistros and brasseries. It is quick and delicious.Typically, made with “crottin de Chavignol.” If you cannot find the actual “crottin de Chavignol” that can be hard to find and expensive depending on where you are, you can replace it with a soft-ripened and crumbly goat crottin of your region.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Crottin de Chavignol half-dry
- 4 slices French bread loaf
- A knob butter
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup walnut oil
- 0.75 cup Champagne wine vinegar
- Salt and ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Warm Goat Cheese Salad:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F or Gas 6. Cut the Crottin de Chavignol in half horizontally.
- Place each half on a lightly buttered slice of bread. Place the cheeses in the oven for 10 minutes then under the grill for 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it while cooking as it can go very fast and you do not want to burn your cheeses.
Finish the Warm Goat Cheese Salad:
- During this time, prepare the vinaigrette (dressing) by vigorously emulsifying the mustard, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the salad with the dressing. Serve in individual plates. Take the cheeses out of the oven and grind some black pepper on top. Place the slices of bread on the top of the salad. Serve while the cheese is warm and enjoy.
Suggestion:
- You can decorate the plates with some fresh walnuts and cherry tomatoes.
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Notes
The crottin de Chavignol is produced from the raw milk of an alpine race of goats that is exclusively farmed in the appellation area.
