Goat Cheese & Fig Salad With Sherry-Walnut Oil Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Combine vinegar, mustard, shallot, garlic and salt in a small mixing bowl.
Whisk in the oil. If you have time, let flavors mingle for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss greens with the vinaigrette.
Serve dressed greens in individual bowls or plates.
Top with walnuts, figs, cheese and fresh ground pepper.