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Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine

Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine

Name: Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces goat cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 4 (1/2 inch thick) slices crusty bread; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper to taste; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained and diced; 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens with arugula; 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced; ⅓ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Rating: 4.7 stars

37 Ratings
28 Reviews
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'Tartine' is the French word for a slice of bread with a topping. Spread herbed goat cheese on crusty bread and toss together beets, avocadoes and greens for an usual, beautiful meal that combines warm with cool, bitter with sweet, and creamy with crisp.

By Kat

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat broiler for high heat. Line a baking sheet with foil.

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Step 2

Mix the goat cheese with the basil in a bowl. Spread cheese mixture evenly on four slices of bread. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Step 3

Cook under preheated broiler until cheese has begun to turn golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 4

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the mustard and vinegar in a small bowl until blended; season with salt and pepper to taste. Slowly pour in olive oil while continually whisking until dressing is smooth.
Step 5

Place diced beets and mixed greens into a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over top; toss to coat. Divide salad onto four chilled plates. Top with avocado and hazelnuts. Serve with goat-cheese tartines.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

550 calories; protein 13.6g 27% DV; carbohydrates 31.3g 10% DV; fat 44.1g 68% DV; cholesterol 22.4mg 8% DV; sodium 572.7mg 23% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (28)

Most helpful positive review

Jessica Hill

06/24/2008

Excellent salad! I did not make the tartine but rather compiled the salad and then crumbled the cheese on top. I also used pecans instead of hazelnuts and all arugula instead of a mix. The flavor is outstanding-- the sweetness of the beets blends very well with the tartness of the cheese. The avocado and pecans make it rich and decadent. Yum! Read More

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(23)

Most helpful critical review

Lori M.

07/28/2009

This is a 3 - quite edible but for all the work just not worth the effort. The bruschetta topping that Trader Joe's sells is better - factor in your time and it's cheaper. Read More

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(8)

37 Ratings

5 star values: 29
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Jessica Hill

06/23/2008

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Kym Cox Surridge

04/24/2009

I left out the tartine and just made the salad which was very flavorful. I used raw grated beets; otherwise I followed the salad recipe exactly. The avocados and beets went well together and the simple dressing was a perfect complement. If you don't want to make the tartine you can just toss some crumbled goat cheese into the salad. Read More

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naples34102

02/14/2011

Couldn't ask for a finer salad. Elegant and delicious. Impressive presentation. I used fresh basil for the crostinis raised the ratio of olive oil to vinegar to the 3:1 I prefer used a mix of romaine arugula and baby spinach (what I happened to have in in the fridge) and toasted pecans. Awesome good. Read More

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Caroline C

09/28/2007

This was SO good. I made it with garlic and herb goats cheese, white balsamic vinegar, and sliced almonds as that's what I had on hand. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely make again. Thanks so much, Kat! Read More

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SunnyByrd

07/06/2009

Yum yum yum. I made this as a starter to our meal. Next time I'm skipping the "dinner" course and eating more of this one. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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(10)

mcmeg12

09/02/2008

Great salad dressing. Some variations: I used regular lettuce since I didn't have arugula sunflower seeds that I toasted in the oven while I was making the tartines and added about a teaspoon of the beet juice to the dressing. I felt the salad lacked texture so half way through eating added cucumber slices. Also I'm not sure the basil is a great compliment of the other flavors. I don't know what would be better but I was a little turned off by the combination of goat cheese and basil. Read More

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naomiq

01/07/2010

Super Yumm-a-licious! I skipped the tartine (goat cheese is expensive!) and just spread some alouette on water crackers for a side-crunch. This salad makes me want to have ladies over for lunch! Read More

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Lori M.

07/27/2009

This is a 3 - quite edible but for all the work just not worth the effort. The bruschetta topping that Trader Joe's sells is better - factor in your time and it's cheaper. Read More

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Ron

12/27/2007

Did it as an appetizer for our Christmas meal - was a hit! Only minor change was the fact that we had more hardened goat cheese and therefore cut it into slices to place on the nut bread slices - then shook basil on the slices. As usual all I could find was avocado that wasn't ripe enough (too hard - only used 1). Very very nice - will do again - (ripen them at home on the counter). Read More

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Nutritional Information

Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 550.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 27 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 44 %

sugars:

fat: 68 %

saturated fat: 52 %

cholesterol: 8 %

vitamin a iu: 117 %

niacin equivalents: 45 %

vitamin b6: 30 %

vitamin c: 47 %

folate: 44 %

calcium: 17 %

iron: 27 %

magnesium: 31 %

potassium: 26 %

sodium: 23 %

thiamin: 29 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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06/23/2008

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04/24/2009

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02/14/2011

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Caroline C

09/28/2007

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SunnyByrd

07/06/2009

Yum yum yum. I made this as a starter to our meal. Next time I'm skipping the "dinner" course and eating more of this one. Thanks for the recipe!

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(10)

mcmeg12

09/02/2008

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naomiq

01/07/2010

Super Yumm-a-licious! I skipped the tartine (goat cheese is expensive!) and just spread some alouette on water crackers for a side-crunch. This salad makes me want to have ladies over for lunch!

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(8)

Lori M.

07/27/2009

This is a 3 - quite edible but for all the work just not worth the effort. The bruschetta topping that Trader Joe's sells is better - factor in your time and it's cheaper.

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Ron

12/27/2007

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