27542 Bacon, Onion, and Fig Flatbread 45 mins 20 mins 8 servings as an hors d'oeuvre Wed Aug 05 13:08:00 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 30 14:13:12 -0700 2009 Easy Cal-Med CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/27542 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:13:12 GMT Warning: may inspire instant friendship Warning: may inspire instant friendship. Warning: This magical combo of sweet onions, fruity figs, salty bacon, and sharp greens may inspire instant friendship.

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  • Bake flatbread as directed on the packaging.
  • Crisp bacon in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate, set aside to cool, then crumble.
  • Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat, add onion, and cook, stirring rarely, until well-browned, about 15 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until the strong vinegar aroma has dissipated, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Place arugula in a large nonreactive bowl. Slice figs crosswise into 1/4-inch coins and add to the bowl along with crumbled bacon and cooled onion mixture. Toss to evenly combine and season with additional vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper as desired.
  • Evenly arrange mixture on toasted flatbread. Cut into squares and serve.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/09/27542_bacon_fig_flatbread_290.jpg Aida Mollenkamp 53 Starter 1 large (11- or 12-inch) store-bought flatbread

    ]]>     409 4 ounces bacon

    ]]>     54 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

    ]]>     3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    ]]>     91 2 cups baby arugula (about 2 ounces)

    ]]>     34 5 medium figs

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