PAN-SEARED FIGS ON BABY GREENS WITH HAZELNUTS

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As wonderful as dried figs are, fresh figs -- available from June to October -- are an even more intoxicating experience, especially when pan-seared and paired with fresh greens and nutty, crunchy hazelnuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh shallots
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, skins rubbed off, coarsely chopped
10 cups mesclun (baby mixed greens), about 5 ounces
8 small (or 4 large) fresh ripe figs, stems trimmed, halved lengthwise
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, 3 tablespoons oil, shallots, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Place hazelnuts and mesclun in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy large skillet (do not crowd figs) over high heat until shimmering, which occurs just before the smoke point. Add figs cut-side down and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, toss greens and nuts with dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place equal mounds of salad in center of four plates. Arrange cheese on top. Distribute figs evenly on top of the greens. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g

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