FRENCH WATERMELON, GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

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French Watermelon, Goat Cheese Salad With Balsamic Reduction image

I had this lovely salad at a great restaurant in Traverse City called Phils on Front Street. This is my copy of his recipe!

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 baby watermelon, cut into 6 3-inch by 3-inch planks
1 cup baby arugula
4 ounces goat cheese, sliced into 4 1-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper

Steps:

  • Make a balsamic sysrup by pouring the vinegar and honey into a small saucepan and simmering over medium heat just long enough for it to reduce and have a thick, running consistency - about 5 minutes. Set aside, as it will thicken further as it cools.
  • Assemble each salad on its plate. First 1/2 cup arugula. Drizzle 1 T. olive oil on arugula. Then place watermelon plank on its side on top of arugula, put a slice of goat cheese on its side, then watermelon slice again, then another goat cheese slice, ending with another slice of watermelon. You will end up with a layered salad on its side.
  • Season with cracked pepper.
  • Drizzle balsamic reduction over watermelon, goat cheese slices.
  • Serve immediatley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.7, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 317, Carbohydrate 103, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 86.7, Protein 19.6

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