Marinated Fig and Parmesan Salad

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Fresh sweet figs marinated in mild tangy balsamic marinade contrast with powerful pungent shaved Parmesan in this elegant salad adapted from Tom Kime via BBC Good Food.

8 Ripe figs, stalks trimmed 4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp Olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp Fresh thyme, chopped Parmesan shaves 50 g Arugula leaves

1. Cut each fig lengthways into four wedges. Make a marinade by whisking the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.
   
2. Stand the fig wedges up in the middle of a large shallow serving dish, keeping them close together. Scatter the lemon zest and thyme on top, then drizzle with the marinade. Leave to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
   
3. To serve, lightly torn arugula leaves round the figs, scatter with Parmesan shaves, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

http://schneiderchen.de | © 2011 | http://angiesrecipes.blogspot.com

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