fig onion balsamic salad

Fig Onion Balsamic Salad
serves 4

6 figs, cut into quarters
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
8 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp mustard
1 tsp powdered garlic
salt and pepper to taste
5 tbsp nuts, like pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp sugar
5 tbsp goat cheese, crumbled
mixed salad

Marinate the figs with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 6 tbsp olive oil for 2 hours.
Roast the nuts and caramelize the onions. Mix with salad and goat cheese. To make the sauce, drain the figs, and mix the liquid with the remaining balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and add the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Serve.
Altered from this week's Go@home section in The Hamilton Spectator.

For Mutti's birthday.