Goat Cheese & Fig Salad With Sherry-Walnut Oil Vinaigre

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup walnut oil (do not substitute!)
• 2 1/2 ounces mixed baby greens
• 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 6 figs, quartered (fresh, ripe turkey figs are to die for)
• 1 1/2 ounces goat cheese
• fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Combine vinegar, mustard, shallot, garlic and salt in a small mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Wisk in the oil. If you have time, let flavors mingle for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss greens with the vinaigrette.

4. 4

   Serve dressed greens in individual bowls or plates.

5. 5

   Top with walnuts, figs, cheese and fresh ground pepper.