This recipe is based on a popular bistro salad. The goat cheese disks can be prepared through step two up to a day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap, and keep in the refrigerator. Brush the disks with olive oil just before broiling.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for baking sheet

　　3 large red potatoes (about 1 pound)

　　1 large egg

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs

　　1 log fresh goat cheese (12 ounces)

　　1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

　　1 tablespoon grainy or Dijon mustard

　　8 ounces mesclun or mixed salad greens

　　

Step 1

Heat the broiler. Brush a baking sheet with oil; set aside. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer just until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Rinse the potatoes under cold water until cool enough to handle, and cut into 1-inch chunks.

　　

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl. Slice the goat cheese into 8 rounds (see note below), and pat each into a disk about 1/2 inch thick. Dip the disks in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs, coating evenly. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

　　

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Slowly add 1/4 cup of the oil, whisking to emulsify. Set aside.

　　

Step 4

Brush the disks lightly with the remaining 1/4 cup oil, and broil until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.

　　

Step 5

Toss the greens and potatoes in the dressing. Divide the salad among 4 plates, and top each with 2 cheese disks.

　　

Slicing Goat Cheese

Step 6

Freezing the goat-cheese log for several minutes makes it easier to slice.

　　Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors.Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.