Grilled truffled Gruyere Sandwiches on Mesclun Humboldt Salad
- 3 tablespoons truffle butter
- 6 (1/4-inch thick) slices high quality white bread
- 1 pound Gruyere, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups mesclun greens, cleaned and dried
- 1 cup crumbled Humboldt Fog cheese
- Heat a large griddle or saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Lightly butter 1 side of each piece of bread with the truffle butter.
- Place 3 slices of the bread, buttered side-down on the griddle.
- Place Gruyere on top of each slice and top with the remaining bread, buttered side-up.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
- Weight with a heavy pan, if desired, for a pressed sandwich.
- While the sandwiches are cooking, make vinaigrette.
- In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, onions, garlic, and chives.
- While whisking, add the olive oil slowly and whisk until emulsified.
- Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle some of the dressing onto the greens and toss well.
- Add the crumbled cheese and gently toss.
- Place the salad on a large platter.
- Remove the sandwiches from the griddle and slice in half.
- Place over the greens.
- Serve immediately.
truffle butter, white bread, gruyere, balsamic vinegar, onion, garlic, chives, extravirgin olive oil, salt, mesclun greens, fog cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/grilled-truffled-gruyere-sandwiches-on-mesclun-humboldt-salad-recipe.html (may not work)