WARM SPINACH AND DRIED FIG SALAD FROM SUN-MAID

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Warm Spinach and Dried Fig Salad from Sun-Maid image

As printed in the Gooseberry Patch cookbook. Perfect for autumn as either a main meal or side salad!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Cheese

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons red onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil (okay to substitute grape seed oil)
1/2 cup dried mission figs, sliced (or other varieties of figs such as calmyrna)
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed (I tested muscovado for a change)
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a pan over medium heat, sautè onion in the olive oil until softened, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the figs, brown sugar and vinegar. Simmer 30 *seconds*, stirring until the figs are coated well in the mixture.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach leaves and the warm onion-fig mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Divide and place the salad on individual salad plates.
  • Garnish with feta, hazelnuts and black pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

Reyes Gonzalez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Samuel Ofori Agyemang
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the warm spinach wilts the dried figs.


Banushika Vashudevam
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Chidera Chiyeze
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


Ola Muhammad
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Merialen Nick
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Matthew Pollett
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Seemole Chimwawa
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Rontisha Jackson
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really liked it in this salad. It added a nice tanginess.


Ameyissa Bruno
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the dried figs add a touch of sweetness.


Nazeer Nazeer
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I made this salad for lunch and it was perfect. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were amazing.


Samsu Alam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Md Jumman
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The dried figs and goat cheese are a perfect match.


Diane Kruger
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This salad was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and it was perfect.


Derek Maroa
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one was really good. The dried figs added a nice sweetness and the goat cheese was a great creamy addition.


Tasha Haider
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of spinach, dried figs, and goat cheese was divine. I will definitely be making this again.