Ingredients

3large garlic cloves

1cupold fashioned rolled oats

1tbspunsalted butter,melted

2tbsphoney

salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste

5ozsoft goat cheese

2tbspflat leaf parsley leaves

2tspthyme leaves

2tspred wine vinegar

1scallion

½cupskim milk

¼cupextra virgin olive oil

8cupsBoston lettuce leaves,(1 large head), packed

16cherry tomatoes

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. In a baking pan, toss the garlic with the oats, butter, and honey, and season lightly with salt.

Spread the oats in an even layer and bake for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Spread the crunch on a plate and let cool completely, until crisp.

In a blender, combine the goat cheese, parsley, thyme, vinegar, scallion, skim milk, and olive oil and blend until smooth. Scrape the dressing into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, toss the lettuce and tomatoes with ½ cup of the dressing.

Sprinkle some of the crunch over the salad and serve. Enjoy!