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Mesclun and Cherry Salad with Warm Goat Cheese

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Mesclun and Cherry Salad with Warm Goat Cheese

Mesclun and Cherry Salad with Warm Goat Cheese

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Equipment

  • - Salad Spinner: Ideal for washing and drying lettuce leaves quickly without bruising them.

  • - Mixing Bowls (2): Essential for mixing ingredients, portioning salads, or assembling layers.

  • - Cutting Board: Useful for chopping cherries and preparing goat cheese in a safe environment.

  • - Chef's Knife: A sharp knife necessary for precise cutting of vegetables and fruits.

  • - Serving Utensils (Set): For tossing the salad gently without crushing ingredients, including lettuce leaves and cherries.

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons: Accurate measurements can be important in recipe adjustments or when portioning out ingredients.

  • - Salad Bottles (2): For dressings if the salad will be served at a later time, ensuring freshness and flavor.

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl (30cm Diameter): Useful for whisking or combining ingredients without contaminas

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons roasted almond oil or olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds (about 3 ounces)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 11-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese, cut crosswise into 6 rounds

  • 6 cups (packed) mixed baby greens or baby spinach

  • 1 cup halved pitted fresh Bing cherries or other dark sweet cherries (about 7 ounces whole unpitted cherries)

  • 1/2 cup 2x1/4-inch strips fresh fennel bulb

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper.
2

Instruction 2

Spread almonds on plate. Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl; sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. Turn goat cheese rounds in egg mixture, then coat with sliced almonds, covering all sides. Place on rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Dressing and goat cheese rounds can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring dressing to room temperature and whisk before using.
3

Instruction 3

Bake goat cheese rounds until cheese is warm but not melted, about 10 minutes.
4

Instruction 4

Combine greens, cherries, and fennel in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Place 1 cheese round on each plate and serve.
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