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Thyme: This aromatic herb has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties and contains thymol, a well-known antiseptic (you might be gargling with it). It's good for the digestion and is supposed to have some aphrodisiac qualities, although that just may be be due to the well-known connection between love and good food.
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Recipe

Farmers Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 375

ingredients

  • Goat cheese rounds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 7/8 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 16 (0.333 inch-thick) rounds chilled soft fresh goat cheese (from 1 11 ounce log)
  •  ,
  • Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse kosher salt
  •  ,
  • Salad
  • 1 pound baby new potatoes (such as Dutch yellow baby potatoes), halved
  • 1 pound green beans (or mix of green and yellow), trimmed
  • 2 quarts (loosely packed) mixed salad greens
  • 1/3 cup (packed) small fresh basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups assorted small tomatoes (such as cherry, grape, and teardrop, preferably mix of red and yellow)
  • 1/2 cup black olives (such as Niç,oise)

directions

goat cheese rounds:

Line baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Mix first 6 ingredients in shallow bowl. Dip cut sides of goat cheese rounds into spice mixture to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet. Chill until ready to serve. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

vinaigrette:

Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.

salad:

Steam potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate, cool. Steam green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water, drain. Pat dry with paper towels. DO AHEAD Potatoes and green beans can be made 6 hours ahead. Wrap separately in paper towels. Place in resealable plastic bag, chill.

Combine greens and basil in large bowl. Add enough vinaigrette to coat lightly, toss. Arrange on large platter. Add potatoes and green beans to same large bowl, add remaining dressing and toss. Arrange potatoes and beans atop greens. Scatter tomatoes and olives over. Surround with goat cheese rounds.