Bleu Cheese, Walnut And Cranberry Crostini
- 24 slices good-quality baguette (1/4-inch slices) or 24 slices ciabatta (1/4-inch slices)
- 4 tablespoons walnut oil, divided
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 6 tablespoons minced shallots, divided
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- Salad
- 6 -8 cups baby frisee, torn into thin pieces
- 2 teaspoons french banyuls vinegar or 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- sea salt
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the bread slices on the top with 2 tablespoons of the walnut oil. Bake until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the toasted walnuts, bleu cheese, 4 tablespoons of shallots, and dried cranberries. Spread the mixture on the toast slices. Bake until cheese melts, approximately 4 minutes.
- In a separate, non-reactive bowl combine the frisee, 2 tablespoons shallots, 2 tablespoons walnut oil and the vinegar. Season with sea salt and toss.
- Serve with crostini.
baguette, walnut oil, walnuts, blue cheese, shallots, cranberries, salad, baby frisee, french banyuls vinegar, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bleu-cheese-walnut-and-cranberry-crostini-141520 (may not work)