Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2009

This is a 3+ - quite edible, but for all the work just not worth the effort. The bruschetta topping that Trader Joe's sells is better - factor in your time and it's cheaper.

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Lori M.

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2009

Yum, yum, yum. I made this as a starter to our meal. Next time I'm skipping the "dinner" course and eating more of this one. Thanks for the recipe!

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SunnyByrd

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2009

I left out the tartine and just made the salad, which was very flavorful. I used raw, grated beets; otherwise I followed the salad recipe exactly. The avocados and beets went well together, and the simple dressing was a perfect complement. If you don't want to make the tartine, you can just toss some crumbled goat cheese into the salad.

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KymInNM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Central Point, Oregon, USA

Living In: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2008

Great salad dressing. Some variations: I used regular lettuce, since I didn't have arugula, sunflower seeds that I toasted in the oven while I was making the tartines, and added about a teaspoon of the beet juice to the dressing. I felt the salad lacked texture, so half way through eating, added cucumber slices. Also, I'm not sure the basil is a great compliment of the other flavors. I don't know what would be better, but I was a little turned off by the combination of goat cheese and basil.

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mcmeg12

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Living In: Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2008

Excellent salad! I did not make the tartine, but rather compiled the salad and then crumbled the cheese on top. I also used pecans instead of hazelnuts, and all arugula instead of a mix. The flavor is outstanding-- the sweetness of the beets blends very well with the tartness of the cheese. The avocado and pecans make it rich and decadent. Yum!

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JESSERS11581

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Reviewed: May 25, 2008

Was a hit at my dinner party, salad dressing was flavourful yet light and the perfect color combimation.

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myla

Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2008

This was excellent--light and very tasty. French hubby and I both loved it. I used pine nuts instead of hazelnuts.

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Becky

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Falls Church, Virginia, USA

Living In: Albany, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2007

Did it as an appetizer for our Christmas meal - was a hit! Only minor change was the fact that we had more hardened goat cheese and therefore cut it into slices to place on the nut bread slices - then shook basil on the slices. As usual, all I could find was avocado that wasn't ripe enough (too hard - only used 1). Very, very nice - will do again - (ripen them at home on the counter).

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Ron

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Living In: Saint-Lazare, Quebec, Canada

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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2007

This was SO good. I made it with garlic and herb goats cheese, white balsamic vinegar, and sliced almonds as that's what I had on hand. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely make again. Thanks so much, Kat!

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