Ingredients

1½tbspwine vinegar,red or white

2tspdijon mustard

¼tspsalt

fresh ground black pepper,as needed

⅓cupolive oil,plus 1½ tbsp more

12slicebaguette,(½-inch thick)

6ozgoat cheese

1lbspinach

1large head radicchio,(about ¾ lb)

½lbtrout fillets,smoked

Preparation

In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Add the ⅓ cup oil slowly, whisking.

Heat the broiler. Put the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining oil. Broil for about 2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.

Turn the slices over and top each with a slice of goat cheese. Broil for about 2 minutes until the cheese is soft and warm. Sprinkle a little pepper over each croûte.

Meanwhile, toss the spinach and radicchio into the dressing. Put the salad on plates. Top with the trout and the goat-cheese croûtes.

Serve and enjoy.