Warm Salad of Grilled Figs, Grapes, and Bitter Greens |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Grilling intensifies the sweetness of figs by caramelizing their natural sugars-a nice contrast to the bitterness of the radicchio and endive. Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided |
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or cider vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
2 cups torn radicchio |
2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb |
2 cups sliced belgian endive |
2 cups seedless red grapes |
12 medium dark-skinned fresh figs, halved (such as black mission, celeste, or brown turkey; about 1 1/4 pounds) |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill to high heat.
2. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add radicchio, fennel, endive, and grapes; toss gently to coat. Set aside.
3. Brush remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over cut sides of figs. Place figs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place radicchio mixture on a platter; top with grilled figs.
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