Frisee Salad with Prosciutto, Roasted Figs, and Walnuts
- 36 whole fresh figs, stems trimmed, or 36 dried figs, stems trimmed, halved
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 6 cups torn frisee lettuce leaves
- 4 cups mixed baby greens
- 4 cups watercress sprigs, thick stems trimmed
- 8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto , cut into thin strips
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Toss fresh figs with 2 tablespoons oil in bowl.
- Arrange figs on rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast until figs are tender and shiny, about 12 minutes.
- (Do not roast dried figs.)
- Cool.
- Cut figs lengthwise in half.
- Whisk remaining 1/2 cup oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend.
- Add cheese and whisk to blend.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Figs and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover separately and refrigerate.
- Bring to room temperature and rewhisk dressing before using.)
- Combine frisee, baby greens, watercress, prosciutto and walnuts in large bowl.
- Add dressing; toss to coat.
- Gently mix in figs.
- Transfer to serving bowl.
fresh figs, extravirgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, blue cheese, frisee lettuce leaves, mixed baby greens, watercress sprigs, walnuts
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/frisee-salad-with-prosciutto-roasted-figs-and-walnuts-105668 (may not work)