Grilled Apricot Arugula And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Ingredients

6 fresh apricots

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp. thyme leaves

salt

Freshly ground pepper

2 tbsp. pine nuts

1 1/2 tsp. aged balsamic vinegar

1 bunch stemmed arugula

1 log fresh goat cheese

Preparation

Step 1Light a grill. In a medium bowl, toss the apricots with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.Step 2Grill the apricot halves over high heat for about 5 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and softened.Step 3Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a cutting board and finely chop.Step 4Put the pine nuts in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula and toss. Arrange the goat cheese slices on plates. Top with the apricot halves and arugula salad and serve right away.