Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 pound fresh figs, stemmed, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 6 cups mixed baby greens, washed and spun dry
- 2 very ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 3 ounces myzithra (hard sheep's milk cheese), or dry jack cheese, cut in very thin slices or curls
Directions
In an 8-inch non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the figs, and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender, and add the honey, balsamic and champagne vinegars, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With the machine running, slowly add the oil, and blend until completely incorporated. Cool completely before serving. In a large bowl, combine the baby greens and tomatoes. Toss with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Divide the salad evenly between 4 plates, being sure that each has 4 tomato slices, and top with the cheese slices.
















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By dbailey_12484591
Searsmont, 58
on July 11, 2012
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The results of my attempt was a tasty, but thick and too sweet vinaigrette. I think the success of this recipe may depend on how sweet (ripe the figs are - mine were very ripe resulting in a cloying sweet vinaigrette. I would suggest tasting the figs and reducing/adding honey to taste.
By akavev_6270063
Jamaica, NY
on August 26, 2007
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I'm really just reviewing the Fig Vinaigrette which I and my guests LOVED. They all said it was better than what they get in salad bars etc...
Due to my dietary needs I switched the honey for agave syrup and used grapeseed instead of canola.
It was fab and I'm making it again today!
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