Name: Fig and Stilton Salad with Port Wine Dressing
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup ruby port; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil or walnut oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tablespoon mild-flavored (light) molasses; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 9-ounce package dried black Mission figs, stemmed, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 3/4 cups); 1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups loosely packed); 4 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)

"I spent a weekend in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains," writes Elizabeth Haworth of Columbia, South Carolina. "The Riverwood restaurant in Blowing Rock was a real treat—I especially enjoyed their fig and Stilton salad with Port dressing. Would the chef share the recipe for this unusual salad?"

The sweet-tart dressing paired with creamy Stilton cheese strikes a great balance in this winter salad.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup ruby port

1/4 cup dry red wine

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons hazelnut oil or walnut oil

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tablespoon mild-flavored (light) molasses

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 9-ounce package dried black Mission figs, stemmed, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 3/4 cups)

1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups loosely packed)

4 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk first 10 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. (Dressing can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Step 2
Bring vinaigrette and figs to simmer in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Simmer until dressing is slightly syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Cool slightly. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Divide greens among 6 plates. Sprinkle cheese over greens. Ladle warm dressing and figs over salads and serve.

TagsSalad Port Alcohol Beverages American Fig Fruit Blue Cheese Cheese Dairy Leafy Greens Vegetable Starter Dinner Gluten Free Make Ahead Easy Simmer Bon Appétit

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