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Peppered Goat Cheese and Walnut Croutons

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and cooled
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound firm mild goat cheese, chilled well and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Preparation

  1. In a food processor grind fine the walnuts with the pepper and the salt and transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl. Working in small batches, roll the cheese cubes in the walnut mixture, coating them completely, and transfer them to a tray. The "croutons" keep, covered and chilled, for 3 days. Serve the "croutons" as a topping for tossed green or tomato salad.

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