Hazelnut, Goat Cheese, and Baby Greens Salad with Hazelnut Chardonnay Dressing

Ingredients

1 cup hazelnuts
1/4 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
1/2 cup hazelnut oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces baby greens
8 ounces goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350?F.
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Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the skins are cracked and peeling, about 10 minutes. Wrap the nuts in a kitchen towel and let cool for 10 minutes. Rub the nuts in the towel to remove most of the skins. Let cool completely.
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Chop 3/4 cup of the hazelnuts. Place the wine in a small bowl and gradually whisk in the oil. Add the chopped hazelnuts, season with the salt and pepper, and whisk well to combine. Place the greens in a bowl and toss with the dressing.
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Divide the greens among four salad plates. Crumble the goat cheese over the greens, sprinkle with the reserved 1/4 cup whole hazelnuts, and serve.
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Yield: 4 servings