Dried figs are a sweet addition to the warm dressing and feta cheese in this easy and quick salad.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup (about 10) Sun-Maid Calimyrna Figs or Mission Figs, stemmed and quartered
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sherry or cider vinegar
8 cups (6-ounces) baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup toasted, chopped hazelnuts
Cracked black pepper
Directions:
In a medium skillet or saucepan over medium heat, SAUTE onion in olive oil for 2 minutes or until softened.
STIR in figs, brown sugar and sherry or vinegar.
SIMMER 30 seconds, stirring until figs are coated.
In a large bowl, TOSS spinach and warm fig dressing.
SERVE immediately sprinkled with feta and nuts.
SEASON with black pepper to taste.
Makes 4 servings.
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