Watercress-Citrus Salad With Grilled Figs |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Try figs in salads, desserts and fruit salsas – or as a fruit garnish. They tempt the palate with more than their trendy flavor; their small edible seeds also deliver fiber. Although fresh figs have a limited season, you can enjoy figs any time of the year; simply keep canned figs on your pantry shelf. Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can kadota figs in light syrup, drained and halved |
1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing, divided |
3 bunches watercress, trimmed |
1 (6 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained |
2 tablespoons chopped chives |
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme |
1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon |
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or 1/4 cup slivered almonds |
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) |
freshly grated pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl gently toss figs with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing; marinate for 10 minutes. Grill under broiler on high heat just until lightly browned; set aside. Meanwhile, put 2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing, watercress, Mandarin oranges, chives, thyme and tarragon in a salad bowl. Toss gently. Arrange on salad plates, top with figs, pine nuts, feta cheese and pepper.
2. Servings: 4.
3. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 180; Total fat 8g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 150mg; Carbohydrate 27g; Fiber 1g; Protein 4g; Vitamin A 90%DV*; Vitamin C 90%DV; Calcium 15%DV; Iron 6%DV.
4. * Daily Value.
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