Salad with herbs and warm goat cheese
6 servings
25 minutes
Salad with herbs and warm goat cheese is a true embodiment of the elegance of French cuisine. Its origins trace back to the rural areas of France, where the freshness of ingredients and simplicity of preparation combine with exquisite flavor. The delicate goat cheese melts on a crispy toast, creating a contrast of textures, while an aromatic dressing with hints of lemon, thyme, and walnut oil complements the greens. Each forkful of this salad is a harmony of freshness, warmth, and light spiciness. It is perfect as an appetizer for a romantic dinner or a summer lunch on the terrace when you crave something light yet rich in flavor. The dish is easy to prepare and always impresses with its sophistication, turning ordinary ingredients into true gastronomic poetry.
1
In a small bowl, mix chopped shallots, lemon juice, garlic, thyme leaves, and mustard. Pour in walnut oil, continuing to mix, and whip until as uniform as possible. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shallot: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Lemon juice: 30 ml
- Thyme: 10 g
- Dijon mustard: 5 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Preheat the grill and make the toasts. Drizzle them with oil, season with salt and pepper. Cut the goat cheese into 6 rounds. Place a piece of cheese on each toast. Return everything to the grill and hold for another 2 minutes until the cheese starts to melt slightly.
- White bread: 6 pieces
- Goat cheese: 225 g
3
While the cheese and bread are baking, mix the parsley with the salad leaves. Season the greens with sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Green salad leaves: 450 g
- Parsley: 45 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Arrange the greens and cheese toasts on 6 plates. Serve immediately while the toasts are still warm.
