Fresh Figs- Delightful Choice:
Fresh figs are well known for their high fiber, calcium, potassium and iron more then most other common fruits. Unfortunately they only have a short window of availability, during mid- to late summer and are incredibly delicate as well, with a shelf life of three days or less. Figs are not only healthy and contain disease-fighting antioxidants, but versatile in recipes. Even though they are nearly perfect eaten out of hand, fresh figs make delightful addition to salads, pan sauces, meat and desserts.
My Endless-Summer Fresh Figs Salad :
This Mediterranean style, contrasting tastes and texture salad, creates an amazingly main course for all of you weight watchers out there, or for anyone who can enjoy a fun, fresh taste of summer salad, all year round. The secret is simple: if you cant find fresh figs: use dried ones!
Salad ingredients:
5 fresh figs- washed, and cut into quarters.
½ cantaloupe melon, peeled, seeded and diced.
300g washed salad mixed green
200g low fat feta cheese, cut into small pieces.
For the dressing, separately mix:
½ red onion, diced
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon of honey
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Preparation: Place all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl and add dressing mix just before serving. Toss all delicately and serve!
