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Fig salad with toasted pecan dressing

Fig Salad with Creamy Toasted Pecan Dressing

A delightful combination of sweet, fresh figs with an umami packed creamy pecan dressing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Toasted Pecan Salad Dressing
  • 1/2 cup pre-toasted or raw pecans
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cashew yogurt (such as Kite Hill)
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1/4-3/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes (start with the lower end of the range and add more pepper to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey (either hot pepper infused or traditional)
Salad Ingredients (serves 8)
  • 16 cups mixed greens
  • 8 cups arugula
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup pickled or raw red onion
  • 24 fresh figs, sliced into quarters
  • 1/2 cup vegan feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Method
 

  1. If toasting pecans:
    Stovetop: place in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for approximately 5 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning.
    Oven: roast at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Toasted Pecan Salad Dressing
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Taste and add more pepper if desired or additional honey.
Salad Assembly
  1. Toss arugula, mixed greens, sliced figs, and red onion with desired amount of salad dressing.
  2. Add salt to taste and toss again.
  3. Garnish salad with chopped pecans and feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately. Store remaining salad dressing in the refrigerator.