Figs With Marcona Almonds, Aged Goat Cheese, and Hot Honey Recipe

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Updated March 21, 2019

20150810-figs-honey-almond-goat-cheese-easiest-summer-ever-kenji-lopez-alt-1.jpg — Find the best figs for this simple salad. . J. Kenji López-Alt

Why It Works

Salty aged goat cheese pairs perfectly with ripe figs. Almonds add crunch, and hot honey brings out the jamminess of the fruit.

There's not really much to this simple but excellent dish: perfect figs, a little salty aged goat cheese for contrast, some Marcona almonds for crunch, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey. A little olive oil and salt and a few random herbs from the garden finish it off.

Easiest Summer Ever: Figs, Marcona Almonds, Aged Goat Cheese, and Hot Honey

Recipe Details

Figs With Marcona Almonds, Aged Goat Cheese, and Hot Honey Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces best-quality ripe figs, split in half
3 ounces aged goat cheese, such as crottin, torn into small pieces
Small handful Marcona almonds, split with a knife
1 to 2 tablespoons picked small thyme leaves or torn basil leaves
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Mike's Hot Honey or regular honey

Directions

Arrange figs, goat cheese, almonds, and basil or thyme leaves on a serving platter. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt and drizzle with olive oil and honey. Serve.