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Caramelized Fig and Orange Salad with Grilled Goat Cheese

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Yield 4 servings

Use a mix of baby lettuces with a bit of tang and bite to them. You can use Spinach as well.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Broiler to High
  2. Heat a large skillet and toss in the Pecans
  3. Brown over low heat, tossing often
  4. Toss in a glaze of Maple Syrup and stir
  5. Let the Pecans caramelize a bit, but don't burn
  6. Remove and let cool
  7. Return the pan to heat and glaze with another splash of Maple Syrup
  8. When hot, put the figs in, cut side down
  9. Add the Lemons and Orange and let everything brown up nicely, flip the citrus over but leave the figs cut side down
  10. While the fruit browns, put the goat cheese on tray just under the broiler, broil 5-8 minutes
  11. You need to watch it and as soon as it is brown and bubbling, remove the tray and set aside to settle
  12. When the fruit is browned up beautifully, remove carefully and let cool
  13. Deglaze the pan with the Orange juice, stirring up any brown bits
  14. Pour into a jar and let cool...or cheat and add an ice cube to speed it up
  15. Add the Shallot, Dijon, Vinegar, Olive Oil and season with Salt and Pepper
  16. Taste and add a bit of Maple Syrup to balance the flavor if it is too acidic
  17. Arrange the Salad Greens, Nuts, Figs and Citrus on a large platter or individual plates
  18. Sprinkle the dressing over everything and top with the Grilled Goat Cheese

Recipe by Healthy Mama Cooks at http://www.healthymamacooks.com/caramelized-fig-and-orange-salad-with-grilled-goat-cheese/