March 5, 2009

Entertaining First Course Salad

With spring just around the corner - I thought you would enjoy this!!

Fig, Feta, and Mint Salad: serves 4

4 figs - cut into quarters
1 block - (1 package) feta cheese
Olive oil
4-8 mint leaves, thinly sliced
Mixed greens, spinach, and/or argula
Bread to pass, optional

Cut figs into quarters. Cut block of cheese into 4 pieces. Portion the figs and cheese for each plate. Place on a plate over mixed greens. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle mint, and add a dash of pepper. Serve chilled to room temperature.

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