Skip to main content

Grilled Bread Topped with Arugula, Goat Cheese, Olives and Onions

4.7

(20)

Image may contain Plant Food Confectionery and Sweets
Grilled Bread Topped with Arugula, Goat Cheese, Olives and OnionsMark Thomas

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 12

Ingredients

9 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
6 teaspoons grated orange peel
9 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons orange juice
2 small red onions (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
12 4 x 2 1/2 x 1/3-inch diagonal slices sourdough baguette
4 cups fresh arugula leaves, trimmed
3/4 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives (about 5 ounces), pitted, halved

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix cheese and 4 teaspoons peel in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 6 tablespoons oil, orange juice and 2 teaspoons orange peel in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add onions; turn to coat. Using metal spatula, transfer onions to grill and cook until tender and golden, turning occasionally and keeping onions intact, about 10 minutes. Return onions to dressing in dish; turn to coat. Set aside.

    Step 3

    Brush remaining 3 tablespoons oil over bread. Grill until bread is golden, about 2 minutes per side. Spread cheese mixture over warm bread.

    Step 4

    Add arugula to dressing; toss to coat. Top cheese bread with arugula, onions and olives.

Read More
Like carrot farro salad and chicken paella.
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Chicken breasts reach their full potential in this spicy, saucy stir-fry with blistered green beans.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.