Arugula And Phyllo- Wrapped Goat Cheese
- 3 logs fresh goat cheese, 6 ounces each
- 2 heaping tablespoons thyme or oregano leaves
- 9 sheets phyllo
- 13 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup hazelnut or walnut oil
- 16 ounces arugula, washed and trimmed
- Roll the goat cheese logs in the herbs.
- Lightly brush the phyllo sheets with olive oil.
- Place 3 sheets on top of one another.
- Place 1 cheese log at the short end.
- Roll the phyllo over once, then tuck in the sides and continue to roll up to make a tight package.
- Repeat with the remaining phyllo and goat cheese.
- Place the phyllo packages seam side down on a tray and brush with more olive oil.
- Wrap in foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Brush a small baking sheet with the remaining olive oil.
- Put the phyllo packages on the baking pan and bake in the middle of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Combine vinegar, mustard and pepper in a large salad bowl.
- Whisk in the hazelnut or walnut oil.
- Add the arugula and toss.
- Slice the phyllo-wrapped cheese logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Arrange the arugula on individual salad plates with a slice of the hors d'oeuvre and serve.
goat cheese, thyme, phyllo, olive oil, raspberry vinegar, mustard, freshly ground black pepper, hazelnut, arugula
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10866 (may not work)