Warm Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese
Fresh tomatoes are cut & warmed quickly, then tossed with greens and creamy goat cheese. The addition of crispy, bruschetta-like, toast and aged balsamic vinegar takes an already yummy dish up a peg. This is a quick, easy, and savory take on the delicious tomato!
Servings: 6
- 3 large red tomatoes
- 4 cups mixed greens packed
- 6 ounces fresh goat cheese not feta, but soft goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt
- 1 crusty baguette
Cut the baguette on a bias into thin slices. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place into the oven and broil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Then flip and broil for 2 minutes. Take out of the oven and reserve.
Cut the tomatoes in half and slice into wedges. Place into a medium sized microwave safe bowl. Heat the tomatoes in the microwave, on high, for 1 minute. Carefully remove and place the warmed tomatoes into a fine sieve. Gently press on the tomatoes to remove some of the tomato water.
After squeezing, place into a large serving bowl.
Add the mixed greens and 4 ounces of the goat cheese (crumbled/broken) to the bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, add the oil, balsamic, pinch of salt, and 2 ounces of goat cheese. Quickly whisk until blended.
Add the dressing to the serving bowl and toss to coat. Arrange the toasts around the bowl, or plate individually.