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Baby Greens with Artisanal Cheeses and Charcuterie

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

dressing

1

/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1

/4 cup white wine vinegar

3

tablespoons quince paste (membrillo)*

1

medium shallot, thinly sliced

salad

4

cups (loosely packed) baby frisée

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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Preparation

  1. dressing

    Step 1

    Puree all ingredients in blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  2. salad

    Step 2

    Place frisée and other greens in large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide greens among plates. Sprinkle cracked pepper over.

    Step 3

    Arrange cheeses, meats, almonds, and olives or apples around greens and serve with baguette slices.

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