Ingredients

1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

1 heaping tablespoon minced shallot

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices

4 cups frisee (3 to 4 ounces)

1 cup walnut halves (3 ounces), toasted

1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

8 ounces Bucheron or other soft goat cheese

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Preparation

Make the dressing: Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.

Make the salad: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, and toast until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, toss together frisee, walnuts, and apple in a large bowl. Add dressing, and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter.

Preheat broiler. Place cheese, cut side up, on a second baking sheet, and drizzle with oil. Broil until top is browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Place on platter. Serve with baguette toasts.