FARMERS' MARKET SALAD WITH SPICED GOAT CHEESE ROUNDS

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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Olive     Potato     Tomato     Vegetable     Goat Cheese     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Goat cheese rounds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 (1/3-inch-thick) rounds chilled soft fresh goat cheese (from one 11-ounce log)
Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse kosher salt
Salad
1 pound baby new potatoes (such as Dutch yellow baby potatoes), halved
1 pound green beans (or mix of green and yellow), trimmed
8 cups (loosely packed) mixed salad greens
1/3 cup (packed) small fresh basil leaves
12 ounces assorted small tomatoes (such as cherry, grape, and teardrop; preferably mix of red and yellow)
1/2 cup black olives (such as Niçoise)

Steps:

  • For goat cheese rounds:
  • Line baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Mix first 6 ingredients in shallow bowl. Dip cut sides of goat cheese rounds into spice mixture to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet. Chill until ready to serve. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • For vinaigrette:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.
  • For salad:
  • Steam potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate; cool. Steam green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. DO AHEAD Potatoes and green beans can be made 6 hours ahead. Wrap separately in paper towels. Place in resealable plastic bag; chill.
  • Combine greens and basil in large bowl. Add enough vinaigrette to coat lightly; toss. Arrange on large platter. Add potatoes and green beans to same large bowl; add remaining dressing and toss. Arrange potatoes and beans atop greens. Scatter tomatoes and olives over. Surround with goat cheese rounds.

Priscah Katlholo
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The spices really balanced out the flavor, and the overall dish was very refreshing.


ELIZABETH DARKO
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh summer produce. I love the combination of the sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts.


Jakayla Smith
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Cabdiqaadir Cabdi
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. The goat cheese rounds are a great addition, and they really make the salad special.


Majeed Baloch
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I made this salad for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The goat cheese rounds were especially popular.


Hasan Ahmad
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh summer produce. I used strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and it was delicious. The goat cheese rounds were also a nice touch.


mason Clark
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I especially love the spiced goat cheese rounds - they add a really nice touch.


Akash Ahmad
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of the sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Khan Ghulab
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


Saradar Wasif
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts.


Ibadkhan
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The spices really balanced out the flavor, and the overall dish was very refreshing.


Sabtain Chaudhary
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I made this salad for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The goat cheese rounds were especially popular.


Tayla Tobin
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh summer produce. I used strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and it was delicious. The goat cheese rounds were also a nice touch.


Helen0610 Narovska
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I especially love the spiced goat cheese rounds - they add a really nice touch.


Binod Khattri
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of the sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Martes Long
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. The spiced goat cheese rounds were a big hit, and I think they really made the salad special.


Karan Sunar
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts.


Anne Lashae
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I'm not usually a fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The spices really balanced out the flavor, and the overall dish was very refreshing.


Hloniphile
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This salad was a hit at our last potluck! The spiced goat cheese rounds were especially popular, and I loved the combination of flavors and textures in the salad. I'll definitely be making this again.