FIG, PROSCIUTTO, GORGONZOLA SALAD

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From Cooking Light. This is so simple and quick to make. I tried grilling the figs (thanks to Rita for the idea from her recipe for grilled figs--Recipe#68915), before adding the remaining ingredients and I thought the salad was even better.

Provided by iris5555

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips
12 large dark-skinned fresh figs, halved (such as Black Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey, about 1 pound)
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 8 minutes). Cool.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add prosciutto; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Arrange 4 fig halves on each of 6 salad plates.
  • Divide prosciutto evenly over servings. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese; drizzle with 2 teaspoons balsamic reduction.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.7, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 333.9, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 26.6, Protein 4.6

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