Ingredients

• 1 ea fennel bulb, sliced
• 2 T butter
• 4 ea figs, stemmed and halved
• 4 T olive oil
• 1 T lemon juice
• 1 t lemon juice
• 1 1/2 T mixed parsley, mint, and basil
• white pepper
• 1 ea Anjou pear, quartered, cored, thin slice
• 1 1/4 C feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

1. Brown the figs, cut-side down, in the butter, then remove from heat.
2. Whisk together the oil, 1T of lemon juice, and herbs, then season to taste.
3. Add the fennel to the dressing and toss to coat, then add the figs, pear, and cheese and toss gently.
4. Plate and serve.

Source: La Cucina Italian

Contributed by: Skip