Chèvre Chaud Salad

Chèvre Chaud Salad is a delightful French breakfast dish featuring warm goat cheese served on a bed of mixed greens, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This high-protein salad is not only nutritious but also elegantly presented, making it a wonderful start to the day.

Ingredients

• Goat cheese - 100 grams
• Baguette - 2 slices
• Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, frisee) - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Walnuts - 30 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Slice the goat cheese into 4 equal rounds and place them on top of the baguette slices.
3. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking tray and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is warm and slightly golden.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped walnuts.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Divide the salad between two plates and top each with two slices of the warm goat cheese baguette.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from the goat cheese and walnuts, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and walnuts, promoting heart health.

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