Fig, Gorgonzola and prosciutto salad

Fig, Gorgonzola and prosciutto salad

  • serves 2

  • Easy

This is the kind of starter you often see in Italian restaurants and is so easy to make at home. Figs, Gorgonzola and prosciutto are a classic combination and this would make great antipasto or light lunch.

Ingredients

  • ripe figs 4, halved

  • Gorgonzola or dolcelatte 100g, roughly sliced

  • balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp

  • watercress 2 handfuls, woody stems removed

  • prosciutto 6 slices

  • olive oil

Method

  • Step 1

    Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, the balsamic and season.

  • Step 2

    Arrange the figs, cheese, prosciutto and watercress on 2 plates. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.