Charlemagne Salad With Hot Brie Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• Remove rind from chilled Brie with a sharp knife; reserve rind for another use.
• Cut cheese into small pieces and allow to come to room temperature.
• Wash greens in cold water.
• Tear into bite-sized pieces; dry in salad spinner or clean towels.
• Warm oil in a heavy skillet.
• Add shallots or green onions and garlic; cook over low heat until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and several grindings of pepper.
• Add the cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly.
• When all the cheese is melted, toss hot dressing with greens and croutons.
• Serve immediately, and pass the pepper mill.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Meanwhile, use a paring knife to remove the rind from the Brie. Add the mustard to the saucepan, then the vinegar, and stir well. Add the Brie and mix until smooth; let cool slightly, then add the capers, if using. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion & cook till softened.
• Add mustard to saucepan, then the vinegar & stir well.
• Remove rind from Brie & add cheese to the pan, mixing till smooth.
• Let mixture cool slightly & add capers if you are using them.
• Add salt & pepper to taste & serve warm over mixed salad greens.