caramelized roasted figs with baby greens and honey vinaigrette

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18 Pinches
Foster City, CA
Updated on Aug 23, 2010

I was supposed to serve a meal to a very special person in my life. This person is a vegetarian and I wanted to prepare something light, creative and impressive.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - small fresh black mission figs, stemmed
  • - extra-virgin olive oil
  • - kosher salt
  • - freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 - warm water
  • 1/2 - lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups baby mixed greens
  • 1 handful - each basil, chives and cilantro
  • 4 ounces gorgonzola or goat cheese, cut in big chunks

How To Make caramelized roasted figs with baby greens and honey vinaigrette

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Cut a small “X” in the top of the figs and squeeze it gently to crown it slightly. Put the figs on a sheet pan and drizzle them with olive oil. Bake until the figs are soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Put the mixed greens and chopped herbs in a bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss gently with your hands.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, combine the honey, warm water, and lemon juice; whisk with a fork to combine.
  • Step 4
    To serve, divide the greens between 2 plates, mound the chunks of gorgonzola cheese on the side of each and place 2 roasted figs in the center of the salad. Drizzle the whole thing with the warm honey vinaigrette.

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