Shanklish (Goat Cheese Salad)

This salad is made in the Lebanese mountain villages with a fermented goat cheese, but you can use a strong, crumbly goat cheese.
1/2 pound goat cheese
1 clove garlic, crushed or mashed (optional)
1 mild red or white onion, finely chopped
2 or 3 firm ripe tomatoes, diced
4-5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Crush the cheese with a fork, adding garlic if using. Stir in the onion and tomatoes, and sprinkle generously with olive oil.

Serves 4.

From "The New Book of Middle Eastern Food" by Claudia Roden



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