Spread the toasted nuts out on a small plate and dredge each round of goat cheese in the nuts, pressing gently and coating on all sides. Refrigerate the cheese until you are ready to assemble.

Preheat the over to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the jelly and balsamic vinegar in a small, nonreactive saucepan over medium heat and let come to a boil, stirring until the jelly melts (2-3 minutes). Stir in the shallot and let simmer until softened (about 3 minutes). Reduce heat to low and whisk in 4 tablespoons of the olive oil. Keep the glaze warm over low heat.

Place the cheese rounds on the baking sheet and bake until warm, but not oozing (7-8 minutes). Meanwhile, toss the greens with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to coat them lightly and evenly. Season the greens with sea salt and pepper to taste.

Divide the greens among 4 salad plates. Place a warm round of goat cheese in the center of each salad. Drizzle the glaze generously over the cheese and sparingly over the greens and serve.

Words by Tom Dott / Recipe from Sarah Leah Chase’s New England Open-House Cookbook: 300 Recipes Inspired by the Bounty of New England