Chile Crusted Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Hot Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Chile Crusted Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Hot Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 1 pound goat cheese, divided into 4 round disks; 1/4 cascabel chile, toasted in a dry pan, ground in a coffee grinder; 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, toasted in a dry pan, ground in a grinder or food processor; 1/4 cup bread crumbs (Japanese panko, if available); 1 tablespoon olive oil; Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe follows; Hot Candied Walnuts, recipe follows; 1/2 cup good olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 shallots, minced; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup shelled walnuts; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt