Roasted Figs Salad Recipe with Prosciutto Ham

From: krumpli.co.uk

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • • 6 Fresh Figs
  • • 100 g Gorgonzola Cheese (¾-1 Cup )
  • • 50 g Prosciutto Ham (3-4 Slices )
  • • 50 g Hazelnuts (⅓ Cup )
  • • 50 g Rocket (2 Cups (Arugula))
  • • 1 Tbsp Honey (20g)
  • • 75 ml Balsamic Vinegar (⅓ Cup )
  • • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • • 1 Pinch Salt
  • • 1 Pinch Black Pepper

Steps

  • Step 1Mix together the honey and balsamic and heat it in a pan until just before the boiling point.
  • Step 2Cut your figs into quarters and then season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Step 3Place the figs in a roasting tin and then pour over the honey and balsamic mix.
  • Step 4Place the hazelnuts in a separate tray.
  • Step 5Put both of these trays in the oven and roast at 220°C or 450°F for 15 minutes, keeping an eye on the nuts, ensuring that they do not burn.
  • Step 6Crumble the gorgonzola cheese.
  • Step 7Tear the ham into strips.
  • Step 8Remove the figs from the oven and drain off the cooking juices into a bowl, and allow them to cool for 4-5 minutes. Pour the olive oil into the cooking juices and whisk to form a dressing.
  • Step 9Dress the rocket with the dressing and place it on a plate. Add the remaining ingredients before pouring over a final drizzle of the dressing before serving.