Grilled Fig Salad

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 large fresh figs (Black Mission or Calimyrna)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 6 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • sea salt, to taste
  • ground pepper, to taste
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

  1. 1
    Snip the tiny stem end off each fig and cut in half lengthwise.
  2. 2
    Mix vinegar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
  3. 3
    Add the figs and gently toss to coat.
  4. 4
    Let sit while you heat a grill (indoor or outdoor).
  5. 5
    If necessary, coat your grill with a little olive oil.
  6. 6
    When ready, grill the figs (reserving all of the marinade in the bowl) for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear -- don't overcook as the figs will become too mushy. Remove figs to a plate.
  7. 7
    To the reserved marinade, add olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper, whisking well to completely incorporate.
  8. 8
    Place greens in a large salad bowl; toss with dressing, then mound equal amounts on 4 individual serving plates.
  9. 9
    Place 2 fig halves decoratively over each plate of greens and serve.

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