This is a great salad with grilled figs and prosciutto that is delicious, healthy and a beautiful side dish to any meal.
Ingredients -
12 Ripe Fresh Figs (cut in half)
1/2 Pound Thinly Sliced Prosciutto.
2 Handfuls of Mixed Baby Greens
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Preparation:
Trim the stems of the figs.
Wash and dry well and cut them in half from tip to bottom.
Brush the cut end with a little olive oil and place them face down on a hot grill.
Don't cook them too long because you just want to score them a little.
When done set aside.
Arrange the baby greens on individual plates.
Salt and Pepper the figs to taste.
Wrap each fig in half a slice of prosciutto and place on the greens.
In a small saucepan, heat some balsamic vinegar and cook until it is reduced by half.
Wisk in some olive oil and salt and pepper on them to taste.
Remove them from the heat to cool to room temperature.
When ready to serve, drizzle this mixture over the figs and greens and serve.
Cooking Tip
Fig Fact
Figs are not really a fruit although the general population would say different. A fig is actually an inverted flower and the only part that you can call a fruit is the figs seeds.
Cooking Tip
Prosciutto Fact
Prosciutto is a spiced Italian ham that is aged, dry-cured, and is usually sliced thin and served uncooked.
