Arugula And Goat Cheese Salad With Vanilla Bean Oil Recipe

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   In a small saucepan over low heat, heat vanilla beans and extra virgin olive oil very slowly till warm and vanilla is aromatic.

2. 2

   Cold, strain, and store refrigerated.

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   Using either dental floss or possibly a knife dipped in hot water, divide goat cheese log into 8 medallions.

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   Carefully roll in minced pecans to coat, pressing nuts into cheese so which they adhere.

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   Set aside till ready to assemble the salads.

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   In a large bowl toss arugula with 3 ounces of the vanilla bean oil.

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   Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish each serving with one pecan-crusted goat cheese medallion.

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   This recipe yields 8 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.