Fig Salad with Goat Cheese Croquettes

Ingredients:


Grilled or pan-fried figs (cut in half, lay with flat side down only, add a little butter)
Goat cheese (cut into 1/2 inch thick slices)
Bread crumbs (add salt and pepper to taste)
1/2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 bag mixed greens
1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush goat cheese slices with a little olive oil, then toss in bread crumbs. Add to center of oven, and let bake for 5-6 minutes. Then take out and let cool.

Add balsamic, maple syrup, salt and pepper, and olive oil to a separate bowl and whisk.  Toss field greens, walnuts and more salt and pepper if you'd like.

Place figs and goat cheese croquettes on the tossed greens and enjoy!