Red Oak Leaf Lettuce with Balsamic Vinegar and Baked Chevre Goat Cheese
-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
-Coat a small baking pan with 1 TBS extra-virgin olive oil.
-Place ¾ cup bread crumbs in a flat bowl.
-Place 2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil into another small bowl.
-Cut 6 ounces very cold chevre goat cheese into 4 rounds.
-Dip each round into the oil and coat with the breadcrumbs.
-Transfer to the baking pan and proceed with the others.
-Bake until the rounds turn golden brown, about 8 minutes.
-Wash and dry a head of 1 head of red oak leaf lettuce.
For the dressing, whisk together the following:
1 TBS Balsamic vinegar
4 TBS walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
Some salt and pepper.
-Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss to coat.
-Serve the salad on individual plates and top with a goat cheese round.