Fresh Fig Lettuce Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
A combo of sweet and tart flavors and a variety of textures make this Fresh Fig Lettuce Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing a must-try when figs are in season.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pecan pieces (25g)
- 5 oz gourmet lettuce blend (triple wash and drained) (141g)
- 10 to 12 fresh figs (cut into quarters lengthwise)
- ¼ cup feta (30g)
Dressing
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar (60ml)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp veganaise or mayonnaise
- 2 small shallots
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (80ml)
Instructions
- Toast pecans in a small fry pan over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and allow pecans to cool.
- Place lettuce, figs, feta, and toasted pecans in a salad bowl.
- Combine white wine vinegar, sugar, ground mustard, salt, poppy seeds, vegenaise (or mayonnaise) in a cup or bowl.
- Grate shallots with a microplane into the cup or bowl.
- Mix all ingredients with a wire whisk.
- Pour in extra virgin olive oil. Continue to whisk until combined.
- Drizzle creamy basil avocado dressing over the top. Toss salad to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal
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