FRESH FIGS, GORGONZOLA & WALNUT SALAD

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FRESH FIGS, GORGONZOLA & WALNUT SALAD image

Categories     Salad

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups walnuts
1 pound arugula or mesclun
12 figs, halved lengthwise
2 cups (8 ounces) gorgonzola or stilton cheese, crumbled
1 cup ruby port wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
freshly gound pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the walnuts on a baking pan and roast until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Coarsely chop & set aside. Rinse & dry arugula. Place a mound on each plate & arrange figs on plate. Add gorgonzola & walnuts. In a small saucepan, reduce th eport wine by 1/2, medium heat, about 10 minutes. Add sugar & dissolve. Remove from heat & add vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Drizzle over salad while still warm.

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