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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!
Course: Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.