Hot Jil Salad

INGREDIENTS
Breaded Jil
-1 log of Jil
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp water
- Breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil

Vinaigrette
-4 tbsp walnut oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 small shallot
- Salt, pepper

Garlic croutons
-6 slices of bread (fresh or stale)
- 1 clove of garlic
- Olive oil

Dressing
- Mixed salad
- 2 handfuls of nuts

RECIPE

1. In a bowl, mix the water and cornstarch until the mixture is sticky but not too thick. Pour the breadcrumbs onto a separate plate.
2. Cut the Jil log into slices. Dip the slices of Jil successively in the water-starch mixture, then in the breadcrumbs to coat them well. Repeat the operation for all the slices.
3. 
Heat a little oil in a pan. Place the breaded Jil slices in the pan and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place the breaded slices on a plate covered with kitchen paper.
4. 
Prepare the vinaigrette. Peel and finely chop the shallot and mix all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
5. 
Prepare the garlic croutons. Brush the bread slices with olive oil and rub with the peeled garlic clove. Place the garlic rubbed bread slices in a pan with a little olive oil and fry for a few minutes on each side.
6. 
Arrange the salad on plates and garnish with the still warm slices of breaded Jil, bread crumbs and nuts. Serve with the vinaigrette.

- A recipe by Alice Pagès @alicepages -