DASH. OF. THIS. AND. THAT

Okay so you really want to impress someone? You really want something easy and gourmet. This is the salad! The combination of ingredients marry well and require no excessive seasonings. I was introduced to Gjetost cheese by my chef son Michael while he was in culinary school. It is pronounced YEY- toast.  It is a caramelized cheese and has a likeness to dulce le leche. I can only eat it in slivers. A little of this cheese goes a long way, there is nothing else like it.

 

Ingredients:

4 ounces Gjetost cheese shaved

2 pears sliced thin

1 celery heart diced

2 tablespoons minced celery heart leaves

3 cups arugula

2 tablespoons olive oil (or flavored oil of your choice)

1 tablespoon maple balsamic glaze (see recipe)

kosher or sea salt

 

 

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1.  Arrange arugula, celery hearts leaves, pears, and Gjetost cheese on a platter.

2.  Drizzle with olive oil and maple balsamic glaze. Add a touch of salt and toss gently.