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Herbed Fresh Cheese with Frisée

Name: Herbed Fresh Cheese with Frisée
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fromage blanc (1 1/2 cups) or 11 ounces soft goat cheese mixed with 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound frisée (3 heads); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground white pepper

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This fresh cheese enlivened with minced shallots, fresh herbs and vinegar is typically served in bouchons, or bistros, throughout the Lyonnais.Plus: More Appetizer Recipes and Tips

By

Daniel Boulud

Updated on March 29, 2015

Yield:

6

Ingredients

herbed cheese:

3/4 pound fromage blanc (1 1/2 cups) or 11 ounces soft goat cheese mixed with 2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Salad:

1 pound frisée (3 heads)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Directions

MAKE THE SALAD:

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended.
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.