goat cheese rounds |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika |
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme |
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
16 (1/3-inch-thick) rounds chilled soft fresh goat cheese (from one 11-ounce log) |
vinaigrette |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 shallot, minced |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
coarse kosher salt |
salad |
1 pound baby new potatoes (such as dutch yellow baby potatoes), halved |
1 pound green beans (or mix of green and yellow), trimmed |
8 cups (loosely packed) mixed salad greens |
1/3 cup (packed) small fresh basil leaves |
12 ounces assorted small tomatoes (such as cherry, grape, and teardrop; preferably mix of red and yellow) |
1/2 cup black olives (such as niçoise) |