Mixed Greens with Fig-Yogurt Dressing

Mixed Green Salad with Fig-Yogurt Dressing

Figs are so plentiful in Southern California. I found this recipe in my Food & Wine magazine and thought this sounded like a "pleaser" for my family. You know when mom likes something, you will find it being served more often!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons dried figs, stemmed and halved

2 cups boiling water

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Salt and Freshly ground pepper

8 cups mixed greens

1 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (3 ounces)

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Directions:

In a small heat proof bowl, soak the figs in the boiling water until softened, about 15 minutes, then drain.

Transfer two-thirds of the soaked figs to a blender. Add the yogurt, lemon juice and vinegar and puree until smooth. Add the remaining figs to the blender and pulse once or twice, until the figs are coarsely chopped. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the greens with the dressing and top with the cheese shavings and serve right away.