Spinach Salad With Grilled Figs

Name: Spinach Salad With Grilled Figs
Ingredients: 5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon honey; 1/8 teaspoon black 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

Whole Foods Market|Aug. 29, 2013 11:09 am EST

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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. Click here to see In Season: Figs.

Servings

4

Ingredients

5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon black 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

Directions

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.