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Fig and Stilton Salad with Port Wine Dressing

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)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 10 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. DO AHEAD 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.