Tomato and Goat Cheese Focaccia with Arugula Salad
Recipe: #8952
April 11, 2013
Categories: Pizza, Appetizers, Italian, 5-Minute Prep, Baby Shower, Sunday Dinner, Oven Bake, Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, Flour, Vegetarian Dinner, Italian Dinner, more
"This is such a quick recipe to put together. Five (5) minutes, and then 15-20 minutes in the oven; toss the salad, and top the pizza. A simple store bought focaccia bread, topped with a herb flavor goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, shallots; and finish with a simple arugula salad. It has tons of flavor and very easy to prepare. You could always make your own focaccia bread, which is very easy; but, this is meant to be a quick fix meal. But, by all means, if you have time; go for it. A perfect summer lunch or dinner. Add some fresh fruit, maybe some grilled artichokes; and a bottle of wine - sit back ... and relax."
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
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- SALAD
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (571.3 g)
- Calories 198.5
- Total Fat - 5.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.8 g
- Cholesterol - 1.1 mg
- Sodium - 164.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 35 g
- Dietary Fiber - 6.3 g
- Sugars - 23 g
- Protein - 7.9 g
- Calcium - 156.1 mg
- Iron - 3.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 118.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Focaccia ... This is supposed to be a quick cook 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 or garlic focaccia since we are using a herb flavored goat cheese. If using a plain focaccia, lightly brush with olive oil and then rub with the garlic halves. Not necessary if using a garlic flavored bread.
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 sliced shallots.
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 for easy clean up. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes on the middle shelf until the tomatoes begin to "shrivel," the onions start to caramelized, and the edge of the bread is golden brown.
Step 4
Salad ... 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, lightly drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve and ENJOY! Perfect summertime food.
Tips
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