From our friends at The Girl & The Fig Restaurant in Sonoma, Californina... ...
Grilled Fig Salad Recipe
Serves 6
Saute ½ cup diced pancetta until crisp. Drain, reserving oil. Halve 12 fresh figs. Brush fig halves with reserved pancetta oil. Grill figs for 45 seconds on each side.
In a bowl, toss together 6 bunches baby arugula, 1 cup toasted pecans, the sautéed pancetta, 1 cup crumbled goat cheese, and 1-1/2 cups Fig & Port Vinaigrette.
Arrange on chilled plates and surround with grilled figs. Use peppermill to grind pepper over salad.
Cooks Notes: If fresh figs are not available, substitute 1 cup diced dried figs – do not grill!

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