Grilled Goat Cheese Salad

A salad with grilled goat cheese, a true French classic. This simple dish is quick to prepare and perfect for lunch or as a starter.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 min

Ingredients

• 2 firm goat cheeses, or 1 goat cheese log
• 4 slices of baguette
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 175 g mixed salad leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Peel and halve the garlic clove, and rub the inside of a salad bowl with the cut sides. Add the vinegar and wine. Whisk in the olive oil gradually, then stir in the mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat the grill. Drizzle olive oil over the bread slices and place under the grill. Slice the goat cheese into 4 rounds. When the bread is golden, flip it over and place a cheese slice on each. Drizzle a little oil over the cheese and grill until golden.
3. Toss the salad leaves in the vinaigrette and divide over 4 plates. Top each with a warm goat cheese toast and sprinkle with herbs.