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Ingredients

  • 9 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
  • 6 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 9 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 small red onions (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 12 4 x 2 1/2 x 1/3-inch diagonal slices sourdough baguette
  • 4 cups fresh arugula leaves, trimmed
  • 3/4 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives (about 5 ounces), pitted, halved

Method

  • Mix cheese and 4 teaspoons peel in small bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and chill.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  • Whisk 6 tablespoons oil, orange juice and 2 teaspoons orange peel in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish.
  • Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Add onions; turn to coat.
  • Using metal spatula, transfer onions to grill and cook until tender and golden, turning occasionally and keeping onions intact, about 10 minutes.
  • Return onions to dressing in dish; turn to coat.
  • Set aside.
  • Brush remaining 3 tablespoons oil over bread.
  • Grill until bread is golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Spread cheese mixture over warm bread.
  • Add arugula to dressing; toss to coat.
  • Top cheese bread with arugula, onions and olives.