Radicchio Cranberry Bean Salad with Figs

Name: Radicchio Cranberry Bean Salad with Figs
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 large head radicchio; 2 1/2 cups cooked cranberry beans; 1/3 cup pecans; 1/2 cup dried black mission figs, sliced crosswise; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

By Early Morning Farm

August 6, 2015

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Author Notes: The bitter flavor of radicchio is perfectly mellowed by sweet balsamic, maple syrup, & figs. If you want to get colorful add chopped escarole to the mix. —Early Morning Farm

Serves: 4

1 large head radicchio
2 1/2 cups cooked cranberry beans
1/3 cup pecans
1/2 cup dried black mission figs, sliced crosswise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Chop the radicchio in half, remove the core, and roughly chop into bite size pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the nuts, figs, and cheese.
Place the dressing ingredients in a jar with tight fitting lid. Shake to combine.
Toss the dressing and salad together. Season to taste with kosher salt.