Chorizo and fig salad
Background
During the fig season I love making puddings, salads and nibbles using ripe, succulent figs. This chorizo and fig salad is one of my favourite dishes for a quick lunch or as an evening tapas plate with a glass of vino. I used curly endive, but any type of lettuce is suitable - little gems would make ideal nibbles, as the filling would fit nicely in them.
Ingredients
- 2 large handfuls of lettuce leaves
- 50g chorizo
- 1 red onion
- 4 figs
- 1 Tbsp almond flakes
- 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (good quality)
Instructions
- Mix the dressing and set aside.
- Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves, then scatter them onto two plates.
- Chop the chorizo and thinly slice the onion.
- Put them in a non-stick frying pan, then gently heat it up - the fat swill slowly release from the chorizo. Cook until the onion has softened and the chorizo has browned, stirring regularly.
- Meanwhile, cut the figs into wedges. Add these to the pan and warm through for a minute or so.
- Divide the chorizo and fig mixture between the plates.
- Scatter the almonds on top and drizzle with the dressing.
- Serve warm.
Tips
If you don’t have top quality balsamic vinegar, add some honey to ordinary balsamic vinegar to make it taste sweeter and less sharp.Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Starter
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Anniversaries - Christmas - Dinner Party - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Exotic Fruits - Pork
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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