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Warm Pecan-Crusted Goat Cheese Toasts With Mixed Baby Greens

Here's how you make Warm Pecan-Crusted Goat Cheese Toasts With Mixed Baby Greens
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup pecan nuts (very finely chopped)
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 log (6 ounce) goat cheese (fresh)
  • 6 to 9 ounces bread slices (4-6 thick slices country bread)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin, plus more for drizzling)
  • 1 shallot (very finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 ounces mesclun greens
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat broiler.

  • Step 2: Place the chopped pecans in a shallow dish and season with salt & pepper.

  • Step 3: Roll the goat cheese in the pecans to coat evenly.

  • Step 4: Refrigerate until firm, if necessary, then cut into 4-6 uniform rounds.

  • Step 5: To heat the goat cheese toasts, place the bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with some of the olive oil.

  • Step 6: Place a round of goat cheese atop a piece of bread. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned, 3-5 minutes.

  • Step 7: Meanwhile, to make the dressing, whisk the shallot, mustard, and vinegar together in a small bowl.

  • Step 8: Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly, until the dressing is creamy and emulsified.

  • Step 9: Season with salt & pepper

  • Step 10: To serve, toss the salad greens with just enough dressing to coat, taste and adjust for seasoning with salt & pepper.

  • Step 11: Divide among serving plates and top each salad with a warm goat cheese toast.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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