Tomato and Chive Salad With Goat Cheese Croutons

Name: Tomato and Chive Salad With Goat Cheese Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small baguette, sliced into 24 thin slices; 6 large tomatoes; 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped; 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons good vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped marjoram; 1 garlic clove, crushed

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350F Put the bread on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes until crisp.
2
Set aside.
3
Cut the tough cores from the top of the tomatoes.
4
Slice the tomatoes thinly.
5
Put in a bowl with the chives.
6
Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and olive oil.
7
Season to taste and pour over the tomatoes.
8
Mix and set aside.
9
Preheat the broiler to medium-high.
10
Beat the goat cheese with the marjoram and garlic.
11
Add a little black pepper and spread onto the croutons.
12
Return to their baking tray and drizzle with a little more olive oil before setting under the broiler.
13
As soon as they are hot - about 2 minutes - remove.
14
Distribute the tomato salad between 6 plates.
15
Add the goat's cheese croutons and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small baguette, sliced into 24 thin slices, 6 large tomatoes, 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped, 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Tomato and Chive Salad With Goat Cheese Croutons 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.

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Tomato and Chive Salad With Goat Cheese Croutons

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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