MESCLUN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Broil     Goat Cheese     Fig     Bacon     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 bacon slices
8 firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/4 lb aged goat cheese such as Bucheron or Pouligny-St.-Pierre
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 oz mesclun (4 cups)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until most of fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each fig half with small end of a melon-ball cutter and discard. Scoop cheese with same end of melon-ball cutter and just fill each fig half. Press fig halves together to form whole figs.
  • Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt, then rub onto 1 side of each bacon slice. Wrap 1 bacon slice, sugared side out, around each fig and secure with a toothpick.
  • Broil figs, bacon sides up, on rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until bacon is browned, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then discard toothpicks.
  • Toss mesclun with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss with oil. Serve figs with salad.

Jimi blingbling
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This recipe is a waste of money. The ingredients are expensive and the dish is not worth the effort. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Emon Mahmud
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This recipe is not worth your time. The flavors don't go well together and the dish is very bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Tyler Monsoon
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This recipe was a disaster! The figs were undercooked and the goat cheese filling was runny. I don't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Md Rakib Sarkar
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many steps and it took me a long time to make. I don't think I'll be making this again.


jibrin mohammed
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would probably reduce the amount of honey next time.


TOPAZLY Hill
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I love this recipe! The figs are always perfectly cooked and the goat cheese filling is so creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Molly Williams
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great. The figs were perfectly cooked and the goat cheese filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


MUKONDE GOLDEN
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The combination of flavors and textures in this dish was amazing. The figs were sweet and juicy, the goat cheese was creamy and tangy, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Dustin Woods
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The figs were delicious and the goat cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Md Apon2
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The flavors in this dish were incredible! The goat cheese and figs complemented each other perfectly, and the bacon added a nice salty touch. I would definitely make this again.


doaa nomman
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This dish was surprisingly easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The mesclun salad was light and refreshing, and the goat cheese stuffed figs were rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Hamoudi Muslmani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were fantastic. The figs were perfectly cooked and the goat cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. The bacon added a nice crispy touch. Highly recommend!


Camando Foji
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This recipe was a hit! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the bacon-wrapped figs were a real crowd-pleaser. I will definitely be making this again.