Fig and Fruit Salad
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This healthy fiber-rich salad is a nice side dish for the Thanksgiving or Christmas table.
Servings:
Makes 10 servings.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
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2/3 cupwalnutssee savings
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10 cupstorn fresh spinachsee savings
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1/3 cuprice vinegarsee savings
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1/3 cupwalnut oilsee savings
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2 small clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh mintsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonpeppersee savings
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4oranges and/or grapefruit, peeled and sliced crosswisesee savings
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10fresh figs, halved lengthwisesee savings
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6 ouncessemisoft goat cheese, broken into large chunks (optional)see savings
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Directions
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To toast walnuts, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, watching carefuly and stirring once or twice so nuts do not burn.
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Meanwhile, place rice vinegar, walnut oil, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.
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Combine the spinach and toasted walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle spinach mixture with dressing; toss gently to coat. Place spinach in 10 serving bowls or plates. Arrange orange and/or grapefruit slices and figs on greens. If desired, add goat cheese. Makes 10 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 186, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 97 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 37%, Vitamin C 63%, Calcium 8%, Iron 17%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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