Green Salad With Dried Figs and Nuts

ThatSouthernBelle's Note:

From the Oct. 23, 2009 issue of Athens Plus Magazine.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

Salad

• 2 heads of red lola lettuce (curly)
• 2 heads of green lola lettuce (curly)
• 1 bunch endive
• 1 bunch rocket , the thick stems removed
• 4 shallots , finely chopped (including the green part)
• 4 dried figs , finely chopped
• 8 walnuts , roughly chopped

Dressing

• 8 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 large lemon, juice of
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. Cut greens into large pieces and place in a bowl.
2. Add the shallots and mix.
3. Add half the figs and walnuts.
4. Put all the dressing ingredients in a glass jar, close the jar tightly and shake until well blended.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix well and transfer to a platter.
6. Sprinkle the rest of the figs and walnuts on top and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Swiss Miss]

Very nutritius and delicious salad. The figs and walnuts blend well with the lemon-honey dressing.