Take advantage of one of the seasons sweetest treats – figs! They are delicious cooked or raw and this salad combines them with the saltiness of blue cheese and sweetness of reduced balsamic vinegar in a simple yet beautiful starter.
Fig and Blue Cheese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Servings
2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Bartenura balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup baby red leaf lettuce torn
- 5 figs halved
- 1/4 cup Danish blue cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, reduce balsamic vinegar by simmering over medium low heat for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
- In a bowl, combine lettuce, figs, cheese, hazelnuts and olive oil. Divide between two plates or bowls and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
SarahEats – I love! it too! Barbara – mild feta would be delish!
I tried this last night and it was SO good.
I just bought figs with the intention of using them in a salad. I’m allergic to bleu cheese (mold!), do you think a mild feta would work?