Warm Apple and Goat Cheese Salad |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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MMMMmmmMMMMM-Fall is here and this salad is a great way to celebrate it! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (i like to use balsamic vinegar) |
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves |
3 belgian endive, cored and separated into leaves |
1 bunch watercress or 1 bunch spinach, washed |
1 granny smith apple, sliced |
4 ounces mild goat cheese (small log) |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (i like to toast them) |
Directions:
1. Using a glass jar with a tight lid, combine the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper, and shake well to blend.
2. Add the oil and parsley and shake.
3. On 4 plates, arrange the endive leaves like spokes around each plate.
4. Arrange the watercress or spinach in the center.
5. Preheat the broiler, and arrange the sliced apples slightly overlapping in 4 fan shapes, place in broiler pan.
6. Cut the cheese into 4 slices and top each apple fan with slices of cheese.
7. Broil until golden for approximately 5 minutes.
8. Using a spatula, carefully place the apple slices and cheese on top of the endive.
9. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle with walnuts.
10. Enjoy!
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