Fig, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad

Figs and blue cheese are an old combination for good reason: one is sweet, the other salty and sharp, and neither needs much interference. Toasted walnuts, rocket and a little honey-mustard dressing are enough to bring the salad together.

Bresaola makes it more substantial, but it isn't essential. Leave it out for a meat-free version, or add some grilled aubergine or courgette instead.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Cuisine: Europe

Courses: Starters & Salads

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Calories: 299

Description

Ripe figs, Gorgonzola, glazed walnuts and bresaola arranged with peppery rocket and a honey-mustard dressing.

Ingredients

50 g walnut pieces
2 tsp clear honey (divided)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
90 g wild rocket
4 ripe figs (cut into wedges)
80 g Gorgonzola (broken into irregular pieces)
70 g bresaola
sea salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1
Put the walnuts and 1 teaspoon honey into a small dry frying pan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until lightly toasted and glazed. Tip onto baking parchment, season with a tiny pinch of salt and leave to cool.
2
Put the remaining honey into a jar with the olive oil, red wine vinegar and wholegrain mustard. Season lightly, close the jar and shake until emulsified.
3
Divide the rocket between four plates. Arrange the fig wedges, Gorgonzola and loosely folded bresaola amongst the leaves.
4
Spoon over enough dressing to lightly coat the salad.
5
Break up any walnuts that have stuck together and scatter them over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 299kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.4g35%
Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 796mg34%
Potassium 279mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 12.8g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 11.2g
Protein 12.6g26%

Vitamin C 5.5 mg
Calcium 196 mg
Iron 1.0 mg
Vitamin D 8.3 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a meat-free version, omit the bresaola; grilled aubergine or courgette makes a suitable replacement.