Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets and thickly sliced
  • 18 baby carrots, cut on the bias into large pieces
  • 10 large radishes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 6 ounces wild arugula
  • Leaves from 6 sprigs fresh mint, torn
  • 12 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Method

  • Prepare a hot fire for direct-heat cooking in a charcoal grill.
  • To make the vinaigrette, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • When the butter is melted, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently, swirling the pan often, until the butter is browned and smells nutty, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown butter, shallot, garlic, mustard and vinegar.
  • Whisk in the oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (You can also whirl the ingredients together in a blender, if you like.)
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cauliflower, carrots, radishes and the 1/2 cup olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put the vegetables on the grill rack and cook, turning once, until pronounced grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side.
  • You want to have nice caramelization on the vegetables, but they should still have some integrity to them.
  • Remove the vegetables from the grill, put them in a large bowl, and let cool slightly.
  • Add the arugula, mint and vinaigrette and toss well.
  • Divide the vegetables evenly among 6 salad plates.
  • Top with the goat cheese, dividing it evenly, and serve.