Baked Herb Cheese, Mixed Greens, Apricot Walnut Dressing

Recipe Ingredients

		For The Yogurt Cheese
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Non-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons	10ml	Fresh chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Minced shallots
2 teaspoons	10ml	Minced chives
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Finely-chopped fresh tarragon
		Vegetable seasoning - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Dry whole wheat bread crumbs
2 teaspoons	10ml	Chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Dried thyme
		For The Salad
6 cups	660g / 23oz	Mixed salad greens
1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Fresh string beans - cooked, chilled
2		Scallions - trimmed, and cut into 1" pieces
		Apricot Walnut Dressing - see * Note
		Garnish
1/4 cup	59ml	Toasted walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Line a strainer with a paper coffee filter or a piece of white paper towel. Spoon the yogurt into the strainer and set it over a bowl then loosely cover it with plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.

Discard the liquid that has collected and scrape the drained yogurt into a small mixing bowl. Stir in the chopped parsley, shallots, chives, tarragon then season with salt and pepper. This may be done up to three days in advance. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, chopped parsley, thyme and seasoning. Divide the yogurt into 4 individual balls. Round them between your fingers then roll each piece in the seasoned bread crumbs. Place them on a plate or a baking sheet sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Place the yogurt cheese balls in the oven and bake about 10 minutes until lightly browned.

While the cheese is baking arrange the salad greens, green beans, and scallions on 4 serving plates. Transfer one portion of toasted yogurt cheese onto the center of each salad then drizzle with the Apricot Walnut Dressing. Garnish with toasted walnuts.

Hints

Note: See the "Apricot Walnut Dressing" recipe which is included in this collection.

Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - Recipe courtesy of Priscilla Martel - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CL-9127 broadcast 05-12-1998) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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