Spinach Salad with Grilled Figs and Feta
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Serves 4

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy plump and juicy fresh figs. Grilling them brings out their natural sweetness, a great complement to fresh spinach and crumbled feta cheese.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
    • 1/4 teaspoon honey
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • 8 fresh figs, halved
    • 1 pound spinach, stemmed and washed
    • 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
    • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1/4 cup pecan pieces, toasted
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    Method: 

    Combine 1/4 cup of the oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey and black pepper to make a dressing; set aside. Preheat grill. Rub figs all over with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then grill, skin side up, over a medium hot fire for 2 to 3 minutes.

    Toss spinach, bell peppers, and onions with dressing in a large bowl. Transfer salad mixture to 4 plates, then sprinkle with feta and pecans. Place 4 pieces of grilled fig on each plate and serve.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:350 calories (230 from fat), 25g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 20g sugar), 7g protein
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