Ingredients
2 c. diced baguette (1/2 inch)
c. plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 tomatillos (1 pound)
2 jalapenos
2 clove garlic
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Pinch of sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 c. torn frisee
4 oz. queso fresco or ricotta salata
Preparation
Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the diced bread with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread the bread on a large, rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let cool.Step 2Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Rub the tomatillos, jalapenos and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon of the oil and grill over high heat, turning frequently, until charred and softened slightly, about 8 minutes.Step 3Peel and mash the garlic to a paste. In a large bowl, whisk the garlic paste with the lime juice, sugar and the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Peel and seed the jalapenos; finely chop them and add them to the bowl. Chop the tomatillos and add them to the bowl along with the frisee, baguette croutons and queso fresco. Season the salad with salt and pepper, toss well and serve immediately.
