Fig Salad With Greens And Walnuts

Ingredients

some chervil
6 perfectly ripe figs
2 of green such as tender arugula leaves
3 rounds of mild goat cheese
6 walnuts
1 shallot
2 ts champagne vinegar
1 pn salt
2 tb extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

-=OR=Walnut oil QUARTER THE FIGS OR SLICE them into rounds. Wash and dry the greens. Make the vinaigrette (RECIPE Follows), and dress the greens with just enough to coat them lightly. Arrange the greens on 2 or 3 plates and lay the figs among them, along with the cheese and walnut pieces. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over the top and serve, lightly peppered. THE VINAIGRETTE: COMBINE THE SHALLOT, VINEGAR and salt in a bowl, then whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.