MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH PEARS, GOAT CHEESE, AND FIG VINAIGRETTE
I love figs, so when I found this recipe I knew I had to try it. The vinaigrette came out very thick, so I had to adapt it to suit my needs. Pared with the goat cheese and pears, this was wonderful. The vinaigrette's sweet-tart taste makes it well suited for a marinade for grilled or roasted pork and chicken.
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup: about 5 minutes.
- Combine the fig mixture, water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
- Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic. Add olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.
- To serve: Drizzle enough dressing on the greens to coat. Place the greens on 6 salad plates and top with pear and goat cheese.
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Faruk Ali
afaruk@hotmail.comThis salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors.
Shakira Namawa
shakira.n@hotmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a potluck or picnic.
Peris Wachira
w.peris33@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.
Usman gujjar Usman muqeem
muqeemu72@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this salad! The goat cheese and fig vinaigrette really made the dish.
Md yusuf Hissen
h_m61@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I also like to add a handful of dried cranberries for a bit of extra sweetness.
Azeem king
k-a@hotmail.frI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner.
Jade Turner
j_turner20@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
EUNICE OKUTOYI
okutoyi@gmail.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead of walnuts. It was still very good.
Zulfiquar Ali
a17@gmail.comI had a hard time finding fresh figs, so I used dried figs instead. They worked just fine.
Ali Baba
babaa@gmail.comThis salad was a bit too sweet for me. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing.
Husnan Ahmad
husnan_a@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of goat cheese, but it was surprisingly good in this salad. The pears and fig vinaigrette really balanced out the flavor.
Kashaf Bloch
bloch.kashaf32@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.
Mohammad Raja
m.r@aol.comI made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The pears and goat cheese were a great combination, and the fig vinaigrette was a nice touch.
James Gilbert
g_james97@gmail.comThis salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tangy goat cheese, and nutty mixed greens was perfect. The fig vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.