Mixed Greens With Fig And Wine Dressing

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This salad is from rachel ray........but simple, few ingredients and with the fig/wine dressing over the toasted hazelnuts and manchego cheese............mmmmmm.....i served it at a dinner party and it was absolutely loved!!!

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Steps

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Add 9 figs and wine to sauce pan.

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Bring to a boil.

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Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Let cool for 10 minutes.

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Using a blender , puree the fig mixture.

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Add the olive oil , brown sugar , vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt and blend until smooth.

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Season with freshly ground pepper.

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Place the greens , toasted hazelnuts and manchego cheese shavings in a large bowl.

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Mix the dressing in with the salad to taste and toss well -- top with fresh figs slices and more manchego cheese / hazelnuts.

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Ingredients

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fresh figs, dry red wine, extra virgin olive oil, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, mesclun, manchego cheese, hazelnuts