mesclun-salad-with-goat-cheese-stuffed-figs-wrapped-in-bacon-105402.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat broiler.",
        "Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until most of fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.",
        "Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each fig half with small end of a melon-ball cutter and discard. Scoop cheese with same end of melon-ball cutter and just fill each fig half. Press fig halves together to form whole figs.",
        "Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt, then rub onto 1 side of each bacon slice. Wrap 1 bacon slice, sugared side out, around each fig and secure with a toothpick.",
        "Broil figs, bacon sides up, on rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until bacon is browned, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then discard toothpicks.",
        "Toss mesclun with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss with oil. Serve figs with salad."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "8 bacon slices",
        "8 firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and halved lengthwise",
        "1/4 lb aged goat cheese such as Bucheron or Pouligny-St.-Pierre",
        "3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground cumin",
        "1/2 teaspoon kosher salt",
        "4 oz mesclun (4 cups)",
        "1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste",
        "1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Salad",
        "Leafy Green",
        "Broil",
        "Goat Cheese",
        "Fig",
        "Bacon",
        "Summer",
        "Gourmet"
    ],
    "title": "Mesclun Salad with Goat Cheese-Stuffed Figs Wrapped in Bacon",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mesclun-salad-with-goat-cheese-stuffed-figs-wrapped-in-bacon-105402"
}