Whole Foods Roasted Fig Salad

Grocery shopping saw fresh figs and decided to use them in a salad --this was yummy and I would do it again. Found the recipe at WholeFoods.com  It was simple and different from the usual salads.

• 4 large fresh Black Mission or Calimyrna figs
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• Ground pepper, to taste
• 8 cups mixed salad greens

Snip the tiny stem end off each fig and cut in half lengthwise. Mix vinegar, brown sugar and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Add figs and gently toss to coat. Let marinate while you heat a grill (indoor or outdoor). 
If necessary, coat your grill with a little olive oil. When ready, grill the figs, reserving all of the marinade in the bowl, for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear. Do not overcook as the figs will become too mushy. Remove figs to a plate. 

To the reserved marinade, add olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper, whisking well to completely incorporate.