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sesame seeds ground cumin paprika thyme coarse kosher salt ground black pepper goat cheese red wine vinegar shallot thyme mustard extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt baby new potatoes green beans basil tomatoes black olives
Viewed: 33 - Published at: 6 years agoIngredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 16 (1/3-inch-thick) rounds chilled soft fresh goat cheese (from one 11-ounce log)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse kosher salt
- 1 pound baby new potatoes (such as Dutch yellow baby potatoes), halved
- 1 pound green beans (or mix of green and yellow), trimmed
- 8 cups (loosely packed) mixed salad greens
- 1/3 cup (packed) small fresh basil leaves
- 12 ounces assorted small tomatoes (such as cherry, grape, and teardrop; preferably mix of red and yellow)
- 1/2 cup black olives (such as Nicoise)
Method
- Line baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
- Mix first 6 ingredients in shallow bowl.
- Dip cut sides of goat cheese rounds into spice mixture to coat.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and chill.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
- Gradually whisk in olive oil.
- Season with coarse salt and pepper.
- DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Rewhisk before using.
- Steam potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to plate; cool.
- Steam green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Rinse under cold water; drain.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- DO AHEAD Potatoes and green beans can be made 6 hours ahead.
- Wrap separately in paper towels.
- Place in resealable plastic bag; chill.
- Combine greens and basil in large bowl.
- Add enough vinaigrette to coat lightly; toss.
- Arrange on large platter.
- Add potatoes and green beans to same large bowl; add remaining dressing and toss.
- Arrange potatoes and beans atop greens.
- Scatter tomatoes and olives over.
- Surround with goat cheese rounds.
