Grilled Fig Salad with Savory Sweet Vinaigrette Recipe by Little Figgy A stunning mix of grilled caramelized fresh figs, topped off with crispy bacon, walnuts, and blue cheese. A lovely salad to enjoy as a starter or on its own. Tip: The vinaigrette can be made up to a week ahead! Simply whisk together thoroughly before using. Keep stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. 2 Servings 10 minutesPrep Time 10 minutesCook Time 0 peopleloved this print Ingredients Directions Ingredients For the Salad: 4 strips bacon,, cooked until crispy and crumbled 1-2 Tablespoons Bertolli® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste 8-10 fresh figs,, stems trimmed and halved 1/4 cup walnut pieces,, toasted 1/4 cup blue cheese,, crumbled Handful of dried cranberries 2 cups of mixed baby leaf lettuce Vinaigrette Dressing: 3 Tablespoons Bertolli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper to taste Directions For the Salad: Step 1: In a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat, cook your bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate to cool. Step 2: In a clean skillet, grill or griddle, heat to medium to medium-high heat. Step 3: In bowl with the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, dip the halved figs face down in the oil to gently cover. Step 4: Grill face down in hot skillet for 2-3 min. until just golden and caramelized. Remove figs from heat and set aside on a parchment lined plate. Step 5: In large salad bowl, add the salad greens, walnuts, blue cheese, cranberries, and crumbled bacon, and top with the grilled figs. Step 6: Variation: Try substituting fresh figs for peaches, nectarines, plums or pears. For the Vinaigrette: Step 1: In small bowl, whisk together the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to taste. Step 2: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad when ready to serve. Recipe by Little Figgy Share This Recipe Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To Related How To's & Recipes 15-Minute Chicken Margherita Get Cooking Tuscan Table Fall Get Cooking Alfredo Primavera Get Cooking Antipasto Tray Get Cooking Angry Balsamic Chicken Cacciatore Get Cooking Marinade Ratio Get Cooking
