FARMERS' MARKET SALAD WITH SPICED GOAT CHEESE ROUNDS

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Ingredients

1 units goat cheese
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1.5 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoons thyme
0.25 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
0.125 teaspoons ground black pepper
16 units goat cheese
1 units vinaigrette
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 units shallots
1 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoons dijon mustard
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 units salt
1 units pepper
1 units salad
1 pounds potatoes
1 pounds green beans
8 cups mixed salad greens
0.333333333333 cups basil leaves
12 ounces tomatoes
0.5 cups black olives

Steps:

FOR GOAT CHEESE ROUNDS
Line baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Mix first 6 ingredients in shallow bowl. Dip cut slices of goat cheese rounds into spice mixture to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet. Chill until ready to serve.
FOR VINAIGRETTE
Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season with coarse salt and pepper.
FOR SALAD
Steam potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate; cool. Steam green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
Combine greens and basil in large bowl. Add enough vinaigrette to coat lightly; toss. Arrange on large platter. Add potatoes and green beans to same large bowl; add remaining dressing and toss. Arrange potatoes and beans atop greens. Scatter tomatoes and olives over. Surround with goat cheese rounds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g