Best Spring Greens With Herb And Lemon Goat Cheese Crostini Recipes

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MIXED GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese Crostini image

Provided by Lynda Hotch Balslev

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Tomato     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Pine Nut     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Switzerland     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 1/2-inch-thick diagonally cut baguette slices (about 4 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide)
4 ounces (8 tablespoons) soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
5 cups mixed baby greens
2 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Spread each baguette slice with 1 tablespoon goat cheese. Arrange on baking sheet, cheese side up.
  • Whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in large bowl to blend. Add greens, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts; toss to combine. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad between 2 plates.
  • Broil crostini just until cheese softens and begins to melt, about 1 minute. Arrange 4 crostini atop each salad.

SPRING GREENS WITH HERB AND LEMON GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



Spring Greens With Herb and Lemon Goat Cheese Crostini image

Another great recipe from Martha Holmberg printed in The Oregonian. Without the salad, the crostini make a lovely appetizer to serve with a glass of sauvignon blanc. To make them more bite size, just spoon the herb cheese onto crackers or cut the baguette slices in half.

Provided by dimply dots

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 43m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 1/2 ounces about 2/3 cup fresh goat cheese
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided plus more as needed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided plus more as needed
4 teaspoons dry white wine
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (at least two from the following ( parsley, chives, tarragon, dill)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
8 baguette, slices cut 1/2 inch diagonally
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 ounces mixed spring greens

Steps:

  • To make crostini:.
  • 1. In a food processor (or mixing bowl with a wooden spoon) add the goat cheese, 4 teaspoons olive oil and the wine. Pulse one or two times, just to blend. The mixture should be spreadable; if too thick, add more olive oil and pulse again. Transfer mixture to bowl, and stir in salt and pepper to taste, herbs and lemon zest. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place baguette slices on a large baking sheet and brush lightly on both sides with remaining olive oil (using more oil as necessary). Bake for about 5 minutes on one side; turn and bake another 3 minutes on the second side. Set aside.
  • To make salad:.
  • 1. In a small bowl combine the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste and whisk to blend. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. (feel free to use more olive oil and vinegar if wanted).
  • 2. Just before serving, add dressing to mixed greens and toss gently. Divide among 4 salad plates. Spread a nice schmear of herbed cheese on the toasted baguette slices and place 2 slices on each plate on top of the salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2791.3, Fat 56.9, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 5729.8, Carbohydrate 472.1, Fiber 27.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 88.3

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