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  • oil
    for brushing
  • 6 figs
  • 200g soft goat's cheese
  • 1head radicchio
  • 85g walnut
    pieces

For the dressing

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal314
  • fat28g
  • saturates7g
  • carbs7g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre2g
  • protein8g
  • salt0.81g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Preheat the oven to fan 160C/conventional 180C/gas 4. Unless the baking sheet is non stick, line it with foil, then brush the foil lightly with oil.

  • step 2

    Cut the figs into quarters, from the top almost to the base, and arrange on the foil. Slice the goat’s cheese and arrange in the centre of the figs. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and tinged brown.

  • step 3

    Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients with some seasoning. Put a couple of good radicchio leaves on each serving plate. Remove the figs from the oven and place on the radicchio leaves. Scatter the walnuts on top. Drizzle with the dressing and serve warm or at room temperature.

RECIPE TIPS
BUYING THE BEST

Although keen gardeners grow figs in Britain, commercial crops are imported mainly from Mediterranean countries. Unfortunately, ripe figs are highly perishable, so they are picked unripe, which may mean they lack flavour. Go for fruit with unbroken, bruise-free skins that are dry to the touch and have retained their shape. Above all, smell them – they should have the scent of the sun.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2003

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A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.7 ratings

susewilkins23815

Great recipe. Simple, tasty and elegant starter.

medisin

question

“Above all, smell them – they should have the scent of the sun.”

What does the sun actually smell like then? Other than burning…

julesbunny

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Fab and great for me as gluten free... Did it for NYEve starter and everyone loved it. ;)

fionarecipes

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Delicious and easy. I used walnut oil in the dressing and less balsamic so the oil wasn't overpowered.

qwerty69

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

This was absolutely delish! Served it as a starter at a dinner party I held last week; needed something quick and impressive - this certainly hit the mark! One guest had never eaten fresh figs before and was highly dubious absolutely loved this! Huge accolade from this very fussy friend!! Thank you…

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