Fig-and-Nut Salad

Name: Fig-and-Nut Salad
Ingredients: 8 medium Fresh or cooked figs (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe). Fresh figs are preferred.); 1/2 cup Walnuts or blanched almonds (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe).); 2 tablespoons Claret (or red wine vinegar) (Originally claret. Substituted with red wine vinegar for modern preference.); 1 tablespoon Lemon juice; 1/4 cup Cream (or heavy cream) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe). Use heavy cream for best results.)

A simple salad featuring figs and nuts, with options for French or cream dressing.

Ingredients

8 medium Fresh or cooked figs (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe). Fresh figs are preferred.)
1/2 cup Walnuts or blanched almonds (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe).)
2 tablespoons Claret (or red wine vinegar) (Originally claret. Substituted with red wine vinegar for modern preference.)
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1/4 cup Cream (or heavy cream) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe). Use heavy cream for best results.)

Instructions

1If using cooked figs, ensure they are cooked and cooled. Slice the figs. Roughly chop the walnuts or almonds.
2In a small bowl, whisk together the claret (or red wine vinegar) and lemon juice.
3Gently toss the sliced figs and nuts with the French dressing. Alternatively, if using cream dressing, mix a small amount of dressing with the ingredients and drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad. Serve immediately.