Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine Recipe). 'Tartine' is the French word for a slice of bread with a topping. Spread herbed goat cheese on crusty bread and toss together beets, avocadoes and greens for an usual, beautiful meal that combines warm with cool, bitter with sweet, and creamy with crisp.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine Recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces goat cheese

softened

1 teaspoon dried basil

4 (1/2 inch thick) slices crusty bread

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup olive oil

1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets

drained and diced

1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens with arugula

2 avocados - peeled

pitted and diced

⅓ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Preheat broiler for high heat. Line a baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

Mix the goat cheese with the basil in a bowl. Spread cheese mixture evenly on four slices of bread. Place on prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Cook under preheated broiler until cheese has begun to turn golden brown 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

To make the vinaigrette whisk together the mustard and vinegar in a small bowl until blended; season with salt and pepper to taste. Slowly pour in olive oil while continually whisking until dressing is smooth.

Step 5

Place diced beets and mixed greens into a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over top; toss to coat. Divide salad onto four chilled plates. Top with avocado and hazelnuts. Serve with goat-cheese tartines.

Nutritional Information

Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 550.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.6g 27%

Carbohydrates: 31.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 11.1g 44%

Sugars: 9.7g

Fat: 44.1g 68%

Saturated Fat: 10.5g 52%

Cholesterol: 22.4mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 5869.7IU 117%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 28mg 47%

Folate: 175.8mcg 44%

Calcium: 165.4mg 17%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 87.2mg 31%

Potassium: 937.3mg 26%

Sodium: 572.7mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 396.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.