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Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 cups baby arugula
2 oz. Chevre goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts*
Champagne Vanilla Dressing
STEPS
Combine strawberries, arugula, and walnuts in a bowl.
Add dressing to taste and toss salad.
Transfer to individual salad plates.
Top with crumbled goat cheese and serve.
*Candied walnuts are available at Whole Foods Market.
Champagne Vanilla Dressing
INGREDIENTS
1 vanilla bean**
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp champagne vinegar***
1 tbsp hot water
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
STEPS
Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds.
Combine vanilla bean seeds, champagne vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl.
Slowly add the extra virgin olive oil and hot water to mix, using a handheld blender on high.
**Whole vanilla beans are available at Sprouts; 1 tsp vanilla extract may be substituted.
***Champagne vinegar is available at Sur La Table and other speciality stores.
Chef Thomas's recipes have been altered and simplified for home cooking.