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#207 The Case of Don't Give a Fig Salad

This salad tastes way too decadent not to be dessert and yet...it's leafy greens.

10 oz (284-g-pack) mixed lettuce
Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette 
1 cup pecans, toasted in the oven at 350ºF for 10 min.
12 figs (more or less, depending on size), stems removed, halved
1 cup vegan yogurt

Toss together the mixed lettuce and Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette.

Plate.

Arrange the figs on the salad. Sprinkle on the pecans. Dollop with teaspoons of yogurt.

Makes 4 meal-size salads.

♥ Becki 

PS Also good with red grapes cut in half lengthwise to replace the figs.
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  1. Patti Phillips28 August 2012 at 17:30

    You're right, this could be a dessert! I LUV figs and I'm going to try this tomorrow. :-)

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    1. Cynthia St-Pierre28 August 2012 at 17:58

      Hi Patti,

      Hope you enjoy it!

      Wondering when you're going to début your new book review site. Will check your Twitter to see if there's news. Can't wait for the reveal!

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