Charlemagne Salad With Hot Brie Dressing Recipes

THREE GREEN SALAD WITH WARM BRIE

Steps:

• Wisk together in a small bowl the oil of your choice,lemon juice and a little salt and pepper.
• Let stand at least an hour at room temp.
• If you use plain olive oil you may want to flavor to taste with a little garlic powder in the oil.
• Preheat the oven to 350*.
• Toss the dressing with the greens and divide among salad plates.
• Arrange brie on the baking sheet and bake until soft but not runny.
• You really need to stand there and keep an eye on it.
• (about one minute) Top each salad with the wedge of cheese and toasted pecans.
• A nice variation is a"fan" of thinly sliced pear on the plate.

WARM BRIE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion & cook till softened.
• Add mustard to saucepan, then the vinegar & stir well.
• Remove rind from Brie & add cheese to the pan, mixing till smooth.
• Let mixture cool slightly & add capers if you are using them.
• Add salt & pepper to taste & serve warm over mixed salad greens.

CHARLEMAGNE SALAD WITH HOT BRIE DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove rind from chilled Brie with a sharp knife; reserve rind for another use.
• Cut cheese into small pieces and allow to come to room temperature.
• Wash greens in cold water.
• Tear into bite-sized pieces; dry in salad spinner or clean towels.
• Warm oil in a heavy skillet.
• Add shallots or green onions and garlic; cook over low heat until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and several grindings of pepper.
• Add the cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly.
• When all the cheese is melted, toss hot dressing with greens and croutons.
• Serve immediately, and pass the pepper mill.