Bitter Greens with Cherry Beer Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese Toasts Recipe

Name: Bitter Greens with Cherry Beer Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cherry-flavored beer, such as Boon Kriek; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons dried cherries or cranberries, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or raspberry vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup canola oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 3 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts removed, bread cut in half to make triangles; 1/4 pound Roquefort or Gorgonzola cheese; 6 cups mixed bitter greens, such as radicchio, escarole and arugula; 2 Belgian endives, cored and thinly sliced crosswise

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cherry-flavored beer, such as Boon Kriek
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried cherries or cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
3 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts removed, bread cut in half to make triangles
1/4 pound Roquefort or Gorgonzola cheese
6 cups mixed bitter greens, such as radicchio, escarole and arugula
2 Belgian endives, cored and thinly sliced crosswise

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the beer with the shallots, dried cherries and honey and bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beer has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and let cool to lukewarm.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard.
6
Whisk in the beer reduction, then gradually whisk in the canola oil.
7
Season the cherry beer vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
8
Lightly butter the bread triangles on both sides and toast in the oven until golden.
9
Depending on the consistency of the cheese, crumble or spread it on the toasts.
10
Add the greens and endives to the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
11
Arrange the salad on plates, garnish each with a cheese toast and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cherry-flavored beer, such as Boon Kriek, 2 shallots, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons dried cherries or cranberries, coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Bitter Greens with Cherry Beer Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese Toasts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bitter Greens with Cherry Beer Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese Toasts

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