Figs stuffed with Goat Cheese

These figs are from my sister's tree, they're small (about one inch length) but incredibily delicious.

Goat Cheese Stuffed Mission Figs Recipe:

16 small figs, cut in half

4 ounces goat cheese

3 T walnuts, roasted and chopped

1 T chives or green onions, sliced

Fresh ground black pepper

In a small bowl mix together the cheese, walnuts, chives and ground black pepper.

Gently scoop out about 1/2 the center of the fig and stuff cheese filling.

Recipe for the salad for 4 servings:

4 cups baby lettuce

1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

1 pear, sliced

2 each bacon, cooked and chopped

12 each stuffed figs

3 T xvoo

1T balsamic vinegar

Toss salad.