Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　1/2 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and cooled

　　2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 pound firm mild goat cheese, chilled well and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

　　In a food processor grind fine the walnuts with the pepper and the salt and transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl. Working in small batches, roll the cheese cubes in the walnut mixture, coating them completely, and transfer them to a tray. The "croutons" keep, covered and chilled, for 3 days. Serve the "croutons" as a topping for tossed green or tomato salad.