This is a kind of posh cheese on toast based on the original French version, but with luscious figs and a crisp salad, drizzled with a tangy dressing. Perfect for hot sunny days when you don't really want to cook at all.

•  200g soft, French-style goat's cheese
•   8-10 slices cut from a baguette
• A bag of mixed salad leaves
•   2-3 ripe figs, quartered
•   A handful of broken walnuts

For the dressing
• 2 tbls olive oil whisked with 1 tbls balsamic vinegar

1. Place the slices of baguette under a hot grill and cook on both sides until lightly browned. Remove from the grill and cover with slices of goat's cheese. Return to the grill and cook until the cheese is brown and bubbling.

2. Meanwhile, pile a handful of salad leaves in the centre of two serving plates. Sprinkle the walnuts over the salad and drizzle with the dressing. Finally arrange the figs and cheese slices over and around the salad. 

Serves 2

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes