Baby Greens with Artisinal Cheeses and Charcuterie

Name: Baby Greens with Artisinal Cheeses and Charcuterie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons quince paste (membrillo)*; 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced; 4 cups (loosely packed) baby frisee; 4 cups (loosely packed) assorted baby greens; Cracked black pepper; 4 slices local goat cheese; 4 small wedges local blue cheese; 4 slices firm aged local cow's-milk or sheep's-milk cheese; 12 slices artisanal salami; 8 slices speck or prosciutto; 1/2 cup Marcona almonds*; 1/4 cup Lucques olives or other green olives or 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored, thinly sliced; Baguette slices

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons quince paste (membrillo)*
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
4 cups (loosely packed) baby frisee
4 cups (loosely packed) assorted baby greens
Cracked black pepper
4 slices local goat cheese
4 small wedges local blue cheese
4 slices firm aged local cow's-milk or sheep's-milk cheese
12 slices artisanal salami
8 slices speck or prosciutto
1/2 cup Marcona almonds*
1/4 cup Lucques olives or other green olives or 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored, thinly sliced
Baguette slices

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Puree all ingredients in blender.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Place frisee and other greens in large bowl.
4
Add 1/2 cup dressing; toss to coat.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
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Divide greens among plates.
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Sprinkle cracked pepper over.
8
Arrange cheeses, meats, almonds, and olives or apples around greens and serve with baguette slices.
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Available at natural foods stores and specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.
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If you can't find local meats and cheeses, go online.
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Buy cheeses at murrayscheese.com, or search for local sources at cheesesociety.org.
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For meats, try laquercia.us or zingermans.com.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons quince paste (membrillo)*, 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Baby Greens with Artisinal Cheeses and Charcuterie falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!