FIG SALAD WITH GREENS AND
WALNUTS
 
4 ripe figs
6 cups greens*
2 or 3 rounds mild goat cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
Bread crumbs
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup walnut oil
2 tbsp. raspberry vinegar

Note: For "greens" you may use any type of favored greens and/or herbs of your choosing; (arugula, red oak lettuce, endive, bibb lettuce, chervil sprigs, mache, parsley, Swiss Chard, etc.)

Freeze the goat cheese for 1 hour. Remove from freezer and slice into medallions of 1/2-inch. Dip into egg, then into bread crumbs.

Sauté in a small skillet in olive oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side.

Whisk the oil and vinegar in a salad bowl. Add the greens and walnuts; toss well. Plate the greens on plate with figs; garnish with 2 or 3 medallions of goat cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

 

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