Baby Greens With White Cheddar Crisps And Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

BABY GREENS WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CRISPS AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In bowl, mix cheese with flour. Using 1/4 cup for each crisp and baking only 2 at a time, mound cheese mixture about 6 inches apart on prepared pan; pat to flatten slightly.
• Bake in centre of 350 oven until golden around edge; about 10 - 12 minutes, watching to prevent browning. Let stand on pan or rack for 1 minute. (Make ahead: Store in paper towel lined airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Dressing: In small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; set aside.
• To serve: Combine greens, chives and chery tomatoes. Add enough dressing just to coat leaves. Shred fresh basil over leaves. Break cheddar crisps and serve around the greens.

CHERRY TOMATO CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the first 7 ingredients into a food processor bowl.
• Pulse until bread is very coarsely chopped, 4-6 times.
• Grease an 8 inch square baking dish and arrange the cherry tomatoes in a single layer.
• Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.
• Bake until crust is browned and tomatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

GREEN TOMATO CRISP

Steps:

• Put chopped tomatoes in lightly oiled baking dish.
• Combine remaining ingredients and spread on top.
• Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.

BABY GREENS WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk together egg white and water. Dip cheese rounds in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in bread crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Chill 15 minutes.
• Whisk together vinegar, salt, mustard, sugar, and a pinch of pepper in a small salad bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Heat remaining teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté cheese until golden, about 30 seconds per side. Remove skillet from heat.
• Add greens to dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve salad topped with warm cheese.