I had a similar salad at a restaurant while I was traveling on business and I loved the simplicity of the flavors melding together. What could go wrong when you've got a few figs, some mozzarella and a sprinkle of pine nuts. Divine!
Give this recipe a shot when you are in a salad rut. It only needs to be dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I find that adding a bit of Kosher salt to a salad gives it that restaurant flavor.