MESCLUN AND CHERRY SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE

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Mesclun and Cherry Salad with Warm Goat Cheese image

Provided by Lori Longbotham

Categories     Appetizer     Bake     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Graduation     Father's Day     Goat Cheese     Cherry     Spring     Summer     Shower     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Bake goat cheese rounds until cheese is warm but not melted, about 10 minutes.
  • 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.

Rahila Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but this salad was still delicious. The cherries and mesclun were a great combination.


Rajon Das
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover greens. I added some grilled chicken and it was a complete meal.


Tori Payton
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Naveed Chohan
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of spring greens instead of mesclun and it was still delicious. The warm goat cheese dressing was the perfect finishing touch.


Amna Jutt
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I made this salad for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish.


Kasumba Ronald
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of the sweet cherries, tangy goat cheese, and peppery mesclun was perfect. I also loved the warm goat cheese dressing, which added a touch of richness and creaminess to the dish. I will definitely