Salad with Figs and Herbs

Ingredients

yields 4 servings

Dressing:

•     ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•     1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•     salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad:

•     4 fresh figs
•     8 cups mixed salad greens
•     1 medium cucumber sliced
  
•     ¼ cup flat-leaf Italian parsley leaves
•     2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
•     2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
•     2 tablespoons sliced green onion
•     3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  Step 1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl and set dressing aside.

    Step 2 Quarter figs vertically; cut quarters in 1/2, and then into slices.

    Step 3 Toss mixed greens, figs, cucumber, parsley, mint, dill, and green onion together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over greens and toss.

Sprinkle feta cheese over salad and serve