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Bitter leaf salad with figs, blue cheese and macadamias

Name: Bitter leaf salad with figs, blue cheese and macadamias recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 lemon, halved, plus 1 extra, segmented; 80ml olive oil; 2 heads radicchio, large leaves torn, inner leaves left whole; 6 black figs, quartered; 150g blue cheese, crumbled; 100g macadamias, toasted, roughly chopped; 250.00 ml fresh mixed herbs, torn (we used flat-leaf parsley, mint and basil); Crusty bread, to serve

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by Darren Robertson

Chef, author, tv presenter and co-owner of the Three Blue Ducks restaurants

May 30, 2023

The sweetness of figs offers a satisfying contrast to the bite of bitter leaves and the crunch of macadamias in this standout salad by Darren Roberston and Magdalena Roze.

1/2 lemon, halved, plus 1 extra, segmented
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 heads radicchio, large leaves torn, inner leaves left whole
6 black figs, quartered
150g blue cheese, crumbled
100g macadamias, toasted, roughly chopped
1 cup fresh mixed herbs, torn (we used flat-leaf parsley, mint and basil)
Crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.

Juice half a lemon into a large serving bowl. Add oil and honey. Season to taste and whisk to combine.
2.

Add radicchio, figs, blue cheese, macadamias, herbs and lemon segments and gently toss to coat.
3.

Serve with crusty bread alongside.