MESCLUN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Broil     Goat Cheese     Fig     Bacon     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 bacon slices
8 firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/4 lb aged goat cheese such as Bucheron or Pouligny-St.-Pierre
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 oz mesclun (4 cups)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until most of fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each fig half with small end of a melon-ball cutter and discard. Scoop cheese with same end of melon-ball cutter and just fill each fig half. Press fig halves together to form whole figs.
  • Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt, then rub onto 1 side of each bacon slice. Wrap 1 bacon slice, sugared side out, around each fig and secure with a toothpick.
  • Broil figs, bacon sides up, on rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until bacon is browned, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then discard toothpicks.
  • Toss mesclun with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss with oil. Serve figs with salad.

TDE GH
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Overall, I thought this salad was a good recipe. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious.


Kimmy rose
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I would not recommend this salad to others who are looking for a quick and easy recipe.


John Mwilewa
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I would not recommend this salad to others who are on a budget or who are not comfortable cooking with expensive ingredients.


Cabdiqani Yamani
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I would recommend this salad to others who are looking for a unique and flavorful appetizer.


Sova Nocni
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Jhb south skateboarding
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This salad was a bit too difficult to make. I had to follow the recipe very carefully to get it right.


Chiemeka Amadi
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This salad was a bit too expensive to make. I could have made a similar salad for less money using different ingredients.


Nick Marinos
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The bacon in this salad was a bit too crispy for my liking. I would have preferred it to be more chewy.


Randy Stoermer
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred less figs and more goat cheese.


Nabil Bg (Bgn)
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This salad is so unique and flavorful. I love the contrast between the sweet figs and the salty bacon.


Kylie wireman
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh figs.


Khan Arbaz
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.


INDONESIAN FF
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Mabatho Maqhosana
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing.


Richie Presh
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved them in this salad. The bacon and goat cheese really balance out the sweetness of the figs.


Destiny Cervantes
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's beautiful and delicious.


Mohammad Eron
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The goat cheese and figs are a perfect match.


Talha Irshad
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Oyon Ahmed
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Golam Rabbani
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This mesclun salad with goat cheese-stuffed figs and bacon-wrapped figs was a delightful appetizer for our dinner party. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful.