Butter Lettuce Salad with Herb-Coated Goat Cheese

I had a similar delicious salad at a French bistro once and thought i'd add my own twist. Forget the mayo and sour cream, the herb-coated goat cheese adds enough flavor and creaminess with my simple light dressing. This is herby, crisp and creamy...

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 Butter or Boston lettuce
1  log of herb-coated goat cheese (8 ounces), sliced

For the dressing:
1 tblsp dijon mustard
1 lemon, juice of
1 tsp honey
2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method:

Layer butter lettuce leaves in a large plate, slightly overlapping. Add herb-coated goat cheese slices.

For the Dressing:

In a dressing bowl, mix dijon mustard and lemon juice. Whisk in honey, then evoo until the dressing thickens a bit. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle on salad and serve.

 Tip: If you can't find herb-coated goat cheese, you can easily make your own. Combine chopped parsley, thyme, salt and black pepper in a plate then roll the cheese in the herb mix until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts: Goat cheese is an excellent choice for those watching their fat intake. It contains less fat than cow milk cheeses (cheddar, cream cheese etc.)