Mixed Baby Greens with Aniseed Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Name: Mixed Baby Greens with Aniseed Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 shallot, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1 teaspoon freeze-dried green peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon aniseed; 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin); 8 cups mixed baby greens; 3 ounces soft mild goat cheese such as Montrachet, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives; four 3/4-inch-thick slices French or Italian bread; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 shallot, quartered
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon freeze-dried green peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
8 cups mixed baby greens
3 ounces soft mild goat cheese such as Montrachet, at room temperature
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
four 3/4-inch-thick slices French or Italian bread
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
In a blender chop shallot, garlic, peppercorns, and aniseed.
2
Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste and blend well.
3
With motor running, add oil in a stream and blend dressing until emulsified.
4
The vinaigrette may be made 1 week in advance and kept covered and chilled.
5
In a large bowl toss greens with vinaigrette until coated well.
6
Divide salad among 4 plates and serve with goat cheese crostini.
7
In a small bowl stir together goat cheese, chives, and salt and pepper to taste until combined well.
8
Goat cheese mixture may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.
9
Preheat oven to 350F.
10
Toast bread on a baking sheet in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
11
The toasts may be made 2 days in advance, cooled, and kept in an airtight container.
12
Preheat boiler.
13
Spread goat cheese mixture on toasts and sprinkle with Parmesan.
14
Broil crostini on the baking sheet 2 inches from heat until cheese is browned in spots, about 2 minutes.

310

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 shallot, quartered, 2 garlic cloves, halved, 1 teaspoon freeze-dried green peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon aniseed, and more.

Yes, Mixed Baby Greens with Aniseed Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese Crostini 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.

Mixed Baby Greens with Aniseed Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese Crostini

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