All this salad takes is a little separating, slicing, shaking and putting it all together. Ensure you have ripe figs as they will be full of juice and sweetness. A New Zealand blue cheese is the perfect accompaniment, as are locally farmed hazelnuts for a crunchy addition.
FIG, RADICCHIO AND GORGONZOLA SALAD RECIPE
Serves 6
Dressing
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp orange juice
1 tsp runny honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salad
1 medium-sized radicchio, leaves separated
1 orange, segmented6 figs, halved or quartered
150g gorgonzola
½ cup NZ roasted hazelnuts
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup micro herbs, to serve
- For the dressing, into a small jar combine the oil, orange juice, honey and mustard, shaking well.
- For the salad, on to a platter place the radicchio leaves, oranges, figs, cheese and nuts, roughly chopped.
- Just before serving drizzle with the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the herbs.
Originally published in Viva Magazine – Volume Three
