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Citrus's Warm Brie Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette
For the brie:
8 oz. brie cheese
2 sheets phyllo dough
1 egg, beaten
For the vinaigrette:
1 egg yolk or 1 T. prepared mayonnaise (see note)
1 T. Dijon mustard
2 T. white wine or champagne vinegar
1 T. olive oil
1/4 C. walnut oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 C. peanut oil
For the salad:
4 C. curly endive or other greens, washed, rinsed, dried and torn in bite-size
pieces
1/2 C. chopped walnuts, toasted
Cut brie in 1/2-inch-by-4-inch pieces. Cut the phyllo dough sheets in half
crosswise. Work with 1/2 sheet of phyllo dough at a time (keep the others
covered with a damp towel until needed). The shorter sides of the 1/2 sheet of
phyllo will be the top and bottom. Place a piece of brie about 1/2 inch from the
bottom edge. Turn the bottom edge over the brie and roll two times. Now fold the
sides over the ends of the brie. Brush the beaten egg on the upper 2 inches of
the phyllo. Continue rolling, pressing the final edge to seal. Place on
parchment-lined baking sheet with the seam up, cover with plastic and place in
the refrigerator until ready to fry.
Prepare the vinaigrette by placing an egg yolk or the mayonnaise in a small
bowl. Add the mustard and whisk to combine. Add the vinegar in a slow stream,
whisking constantly. Do the same with the olive oil, and then the walnut oil.
Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. In a medium frying pan, heat the peanut
oil over medium-high heat. Fry the brie until the phyllo is golden brown,
turning to brown both sides. This should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Cook no more
than 4 brie slices at a time. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Keep
brie warm while you quickly toss the endive or other greens in the vinaigrette.
Divide greens among individual plates. Place one brie/phyllo slice on top of
each plate and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings
Michel Richard, chef of Citrus in Los Angeles and Citronelle in Washington,
created this salad. It can be doubled or halved easily. It's important for the
brie to be cold when rolling it in the phyllo dough and frying.
Note: Raw eggs may pose a health hazard. If you are concerned, use a pasteurized
yolk or prepared mayonnaise.
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