Filet Mignon with Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette, Lavender Fine Herb Goat Cheese and Butter Lettuce
Need a gluten free main course? Filet Mignon with Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette, Lavender Fine Herb Goat Cheese and Butter Lettuce could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 454 calories, 16g of protein, and 39g of fat. Head to the store and pick up champagne vinegar, filet mignon, canolan oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.
Instructions
Remove the filet from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling.
For the fine herb goat cheese: Mash together the cheese, parsley, chives, tarragon, lavender and black pepper in a small bowl.
Whisk together the honey, vinegar, mustard and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Brush the filet mignon with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt. Press the pepper onto the entire surface.
Grill until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 6 minutes per side.
Remove from the grill and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before thinly slicing
Fill the lettuce leaves with a few thin slices of the filet, a small dollop of the goat cheese and a drizzle of the vinaigrette.