Mixed Greens Salad With Pears, Goat Cheese, And Fig Vinaigrette

• Fig Vinaigrette
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• 5 dried black figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped
• 10 tablespoons water (1/2 cup plus 2 T)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Salad Mixings
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 1/2 cups bosc pears, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• candied walnuts (optional)
• grape tomatoes, chopped (optional)

1. 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.
2. Combine the fig mixture, water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
3. Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic. Add olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.
4. 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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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mixed-greens-salad-with-pears-goat-cheese-and-fig-vinaigrette-252992 (may not work)