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Fig and Blue Cheese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

 

June 26th 2011

Contributed by: Jamie Geller

 

 

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Recipe

Fig and Blue Cheese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Take advantage of one of the seasons sweetest treats – figs! They are delicious cooked or raw and this salad combines them with the saltiness of blue cheese and sweetness of reduced balsamic vinegar in a simple yet beautiful starter.

Times

  • Prep Time : 10 min
  • Cook Time : 5 min
  • Ready Time : 15 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Bartenura balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup baby red leaf lettuce, torn
  • 5 figs, halved
  • 1/4 cup Danish blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, reduce balsamic vinegar by simmering over medium low heat for about 5 minutes or until thickened.

In a bowl, combine lettuce, figs, cheese, hazelnuts and olive oil. Divide between two plates or bowls and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Jamie Geller is the only cookbook author who wants to get you out of the kitchen – not because she doesn’t love food – but because she has tons to do. As “The Bride Who Knew Nothing” Jamie found her niche as everybody’s favorite cook next-door. Specializing in scrumptious meals that are a snap to prepare, she authored the Quick & Kosher Cookbook series and is co- founder of the Kosher Media Network, which recently launched the Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller magazine and companion website JoyofKosher.com, a social network for foodies. Jamie hosts the popular Quick & Kosher cooking show online at youtube.com/joyofkosher and on-air on JLTV. Jamie and her “hubby” live in Monsey, NY. Their five children give her plenty of reasons to get out of the kitchen — fast.

 

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3 Responses to Fig and Blue Cheese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

  1. I just bought figs with the intention of using them in a salad. I’m allergic to bleu cheese (mold!), do you think a mild feta would work?

  2. avatar SarahEats says:

    I tried this last night and it was SO good.

  3. avatar Jamie Geller says:

    SarahEats – I love! it too! Barbara – mild feta would be delish!

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