Watercress-Citrus Salad With Grilled Figs
- 1 can (15 ounces) Kadota figs in light syrup, drained and halved
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing, divided
- 3 bunches watercress, trimmed
- 1 can (6 ounces) Mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
- Freshly grated pepper, to taste
- Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes
- Preparation:
- 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.
- Servings: 4
- 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
- * Daily Value
syrup, vinaigrette dressing, bunches, oranges, chives, thyme, fresh tarragon, nuts, feta cheese, pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/watercress-citrus-salad-with-grilled-figs-50094596 (may not work)