Feta Cheese And Fig Salsa

This is from today's Weekend magazine. Did you know that Feta is quite a versatile cheese. Apart from the classic Greek salad you can add it to other salads, cooked rice or tomato-based pastas or use it as a filling for omelettes, or as a filling for baked potatoes, or in tomato or cucumber sandwiches or simply serve it as a table cheese accompanied by olives, garlic bread and grilled vegetables.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups dried figs (about 20)
• 1 1⁄2 lemons, rind of finely minced
• 1⁄2 cup feta cheese, diced
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 3⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Mix well.
3. Serve.