Fig-And-Kale Salad

• 5 ounces baby kale, arugula, or a combination of both
• 3 bacon slices, cut into strips
• 12 medium-size fresh figs, halved lengthwise
• 1 shallot, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

1. Place the kale in a large bowl. Set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in skillet.
2. Increase the heat to high, and place the figs, cut side down, in the skillet. Cook until just seared, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove figs to a plate, and cover to keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low.
3. Add shallots and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to skillet. Cook over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes. Add ginger, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 1 minute. Add pecans, and cook, stirring often, until pecans are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
4. Pour the warm pecan mixture over the greens, scraping all the bits from the pan, and toss gently to coat. Top with the warm figs, blue cheese, and bacon. Serve immediately.

baby kale, bacon, fresh figs, shallot, extravirgin olive oil, fresh ginger, pecan halves, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, blue cheese

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fig-and-kale-salad (may not work)