Herbed Fresh Cheese with Frisée
This fresh cheese enlivened with minced shallots, fresh herbs and vinegar is typically served in bouchons, or bistros, throughout the Lyonnais.
Herbed Fresh Cheese with Frisée
Herbed Fresh Cheese with Frisée
Herbed Fresh Cheese with Frisée
Ingredients
HERBED CHEESE:
- 3/4 pound fromage blanc (1 1/2 cups) or 11 ounces soft goat cheese mixed with 2 tablespoons milk
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1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
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1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
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1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
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1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
SALAD:
- 1 pound frisée (3 heads)
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
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Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Directions
- MAKE THE HERBED CHEESE: Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended.
- MAKE THE SALAD: In a large serving bowl, toss the frisée with the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Make a well in the center of the frisée salad, spoon in the herbed cheese and serve.
Make Ahead
The herbed cheese can be refrigerated for up to 8 hours.
Serve With
Garlic-rubbed sourdough toast
Herbed Fresh Cheese with Frisée
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