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Mixed Greens Salad With Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette Recipe

Mixed Greens Salad With Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette Recipe

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Mixed Greens Salad With Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
5 dried black figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped
10 tbsp water (1/2 cup plus 2 tsp)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp shallots, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 1/2 cups bosc pears, thinly sliced
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
candied walnuts (optional)
grape tomatoes, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup: about 5 minutes.
Combine the fig mixture, water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic. Add olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.
To serve: Drizzle enough dressing on the greens to coat. Place the greens on 6 salad plates and top with pear and goat cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1248.75 Kcal (5228 kJ)
Calories from fat	1064.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	118.3g	182%
Cholesterol	108.35mg	36%
Sodium	2261.66mg	94%
Potassium	234.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	35.29g	12%
Sugars	24.24g	97%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	9%
Protein	8.66g	17%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	200.6mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	330.28 Kcal (1383 kJ)
Calories from fat	281.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.29g	182%
Cholesterol	28.66mg	36%
Sodium	598.18mg	94%
Potassium	62.11mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.33g	12%
Sugars	6.41g	97%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	9%
Protein	2.29g	17%
Vitamin C	1mg	6%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	53.1mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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