figgy salad recipe

Figgy Salad

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces small Mission Figs 13 to 15 figlets
  • 1/2 cup Somerset Ridge Ruby Port
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 ounce hazelnuts
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large shallot minced in food processor
  • 2 ounces chèvre softened and sliced
  • 1/4 cup Somerset Ridge Grape Seed Oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Ground pepper
  • 8 cups field greens rinsed, drained, patted dry, wrapped in paper towels and chilled

Method
 

  1. Cut the stems off of the figs, rinse them, and pat dry.
  2. Place in a small saucepan with the Somerset Ridge Ruby Port and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Cover the pan, lower the heat as low as possible and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
  4. Drain liquid into bowl to save.
  5. Allow the Figs to cool then cut into quarters, set aside.
  6. Using a wide frying pan, toast the hazelnut over medium heat, stirring, until they emit a nutty aroma, 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from skillet and when cool, coarsely chop.
  8. Reheat the fig cooking liquid over low heat and stir in the vinegar, shallot, chèvre, Somerset Ridge Grape Seed Oil and seasonings.
  9. Add the Figs and raise the temperature to med-low.
  10. Stir the dressing until cheese is completely melted.
  11. Toss the greens with the dressing then sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
  12. Serve immediately.