Mixed Greens Salad With Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I love figs, so when I found this recipe I knew I had to try it. The vinaigrette came out very thick, so I had to adapt it to suit my needs. Pared with the goat cheese and pears, this was wonderful. The vinaigrette's sweet-tart taste makes it well suited for a marinade for grilled or roasted pork and chicken. Ingredients:
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar) |
5 dried black figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped |
10 tablespoons water (1/2 cup plus 2 t) |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons shallots, minced |
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
6 cups mixed salad greens |
1 1/2 cups bosc pears, thinly sliced |
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled |
candied walnuts (optional) |
grape tomatoes, chopped (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup: about 5 minutes.
2. Combine the fig mixture, water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
3. Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic. Add olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.
4. To serve: Drizzle enough dressing on the greens to coat. Place the greens on 6 salad plates and top with pear and goat cheese.
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