Charlemagne Salad With Hot Brie Recipes

MACHE WITH WARM BRIE AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the sliced bread on a sheet pan and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until crisp.
• Arrange the 4 wedges of Brie snugly in one layer in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Drizzle the honey over the wedges and then scatter the pistachios over the top. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the ripeness of the Brie) until the Brie just begins to ooze but isn't melted. Be careful-it happens fast!
• Place the mache in a large bowl and toss it gently with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among 4 large salad plates and place a piece of the warm Brie with the pistachios in the center of each plate. Place a quarter of the apple slices on each plate fanned out on one side of the Brie. Place 2 or 3 slices of toasted baguette on the other side of the Brie and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the honey still in the baking dish and serve immediately.

CHARLEMAGNE SALAD WITH HOT BRIE DRESSING

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.

CHAMPAGNE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in the pineapple, whipped topping and strawberries and mix well. Stir in bananas and walnuts.
• Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 1 to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

CHERRY BRIE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; set aside., For salad, in a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds and cook and stir until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir until sugar is melted, about 3 minutes. Spread on foil to cool; break apart., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese and cherries. Whisk dressing; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with sugared almonds and toss to coat.