Tomato and Goat Cheese Focaccia with Arugula Salad
Recipe: #12320
March 24, 2014
Categories: Breads, Pizza, Snacks, Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Italian, 5-Minute Prep, One-Pot Meal, Baby Shower, Brunch Game/Sports Day, July 4th, Labor Day, No Eggs, Fresh Tomatoes, Foccacia, Open Fire, Italian Dinner, more
"This is such a quick recipe to put together. Five (5) minutes to make, 10-15 minutes in the oven; then, toss the salad, and top the pizza. Now, I used a store bought foccacia bread; but, you could always make your own, which is very easy. But, this is meant to be a quick fix meal. A perfect summer lunch or light dinner. Add some grilled artichokes, a fruit salad, and a bottle of wine; sit back ... and relax."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
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- SALAD
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (616.1 g)
- Calories 251.8
- Total Fat - 10.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.1 g
- Cholesterol - 15.9 mg
- Sodium - 284.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 30.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 8.8 g
- Sugars - 16.1 g
- Protein - 14.9 g
- Calcium - 417 mg
- Iron - 2.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 104.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Focaccia ... This is supposed to be a 'quick cooking' recipe, so take advantage of a store bought bread. These days, there some wonderful ones right in your local grocery store. Even Walmart carries them these days; along with Trader Joe's, Costco, Sams, etc. I use a plain focaccia since we are using a herb flavored goat cheese. Lightly brush with olive oil and then rub with the garlic halves.
Step 2
Toppings ... Spread the goat cheese on the bread, depending on the size of your bread, about 4-6 oz - not too heavy. Then top with the tomato halves and scallions.
Step 3
Bake ... You can bake this on a pizza stone or you can use a baking sheet. Since the bread is already cooked; I prefer to use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes on the middle shelf, until the tomatoes begin to shrivel, and the edge of the bread is golden brown.
Step 4
Salad ... As your bread cooks, toss the arugula and basil in a bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice (to taste); then, season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Finish ... Top the warm pizza with the arugula salad; then, and finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Serve and ENJOY! It is a very light and delicious dish.
Tips
No special items needed.
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