Salade de Chèvre Chaud Recipe

Warm, golden goat's cheese on crisp toast over peppery greens with walnuts and honey — the French bistro starter that feels instantly elegant.

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

25 mins

Servings

4 servings

Calories

460

Ingredients

• 200 g goat's cheese log, sliced into 8 rounds
• 8 small slices of baguette
• 100 g mixed salad leaves
• 50 g walnuts, toasted
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mustard and a pinch of salt into a vinaigrette.
2. Toast the baguette slices lightly, top each with a goat's cheese round, and drizzle with a little honey.
3. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is soft and golden at the edges.
4. Toss the leaves and walnuts with the vinaigrette.
5. Divide the salad between plates and arrange two warm cheese toasts on each.
6. Serve immediately while the cheese is still soft and warm.

Pro tips

• Grill the toasts just before serving; warm cheese is the whole point.
• Chill the cheese log first so it slices cleanly.
• A light hand with honey keeps the salad balanced, not sweet.
• Toast walnuts briefly; they burn fast.

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