ALICE WATERS'S BAKED GOAT CHEESE WITH SALAD

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Alice Waters's Baked Goat Cheese with Salad image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 8h20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 rounds of fresh goat cheese, each about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick
3/4 cup virgin olive oil, plus oil for greasing the baking dish
4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried, plus 1 additional teaspoon dried thyme for blending with bread crumbs
1 cup fine, fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 quart lettuce leaves cut into bitesize pieces (use such greens as arugula, red leaf lettuce and so on)
16 garlic toast slices (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Place the rounds of goat cheese in a flat dish and add onequarter cup of the oil. Add the thyme sprigs or sprinkle with one teaspoon dried thyme. Let stand eight hours or longer.
  • Blend the remaining teaspoon dried thyme with the bread crumbs and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Remove the cheese rounds and coat them all over with the breadcrumb-and-thyme mixture. Put them in an oiled baking dish and place in the oven. Bake six to 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly bubbling and golden.
  • Meanwhile, blend the remaining half cup of oil with the vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour this over the salad greens and toss.
  • Serve the cheese on warm plates surrounded by garlic toast slices. Serve with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 884, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 909 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Sarah Cartwright
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I love this recipe! The goat cheese is always perfectly melted and the salad is always crisp and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Adddf Rytdg
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer or light lunch. The goat cheese is creamy and melted perfectly, and the salad is light and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Jocelyn villanueva
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This recipe was a hit! The goat cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the salad was light and refreshing. The honey and lemon zest added a nice touch of sweetness and tang. I'll definitely be making this again.


Waez Wazini
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The goat cheese was creamy and melted perfectly, and the salad was light and refreshing. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great appetizer or light lunch.


Himal Kc
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This recipe is a keeper! The goat cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the salad was light and refreshing. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great appetizer or light lunch.


Juan Espinosa
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Amazing recipe! The goat cheese was perfectly melted and the salad was delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great appetizer or light lunch.


Amber Pon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The goat cheese was melted and creamy, and the salad was light and refreshing. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great appetizer or light lunch.


Hamim Khan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The goat cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the salad is light and refreshing. The honey and lemon zest add a nice touch of sweetness and tang. I'll definitely be making this again


Sheraz Saleem (Sherazi)
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This recipe is a winner! The goat cheese is perfectly melted and the salad is delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great appetizer or light lunch.


Abishek Shah
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This was my first time making baked goat cheese and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The goat cheese was creamy and melted perfectly, and the salad was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making


Stanley Arowoyele
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The goat cheese is always perfectly melted and gooey, and the salad is always crisp and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Saphi
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This baked goat cheese recipe is a true delight! The goat cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the salad is light and refreshing. I especially love the combination of the sweet honey and the tangy lemon zest. It's a perfect appetizer or light lunch.