FIG & GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon finely minced shallot (about 1/2 shallot)
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
8 ripe black or green fresh figs, halved
Olive oil for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 diagonally cut baguette slices
1 medium head frisee, leaves separated, and torn (about 8 cups)
1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
4 ounces slightly aged goat cheese, such as Bucheron, rind trimmed and cheese crumbled
4 ounces slightly aged goat cheese, such as Bucheron, rind trimmed and cheese crumbled

Steps:

1. Preheat a grill to medium.
2. For walnut dressing: Whisk vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oils until smooth and slightly thick. Stir in shallot and thyme.
3. For salad: Lightly brush figs with olive oil and grill, turning occasionally, until soft and lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Remove from grill and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Brush sliced bread with olive oil and grill until lightly toasted.
4. Toss frisee, watercress, and walnuts with dressing. Add goat cheese and toss lightly. Divide salad among 4 plates, top with warm figs, and serve with toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 18 grams