FRESH FIG Salad With Pecans, Avocado, Blue Cheese, and Tajin Citrus Honey Vinaigrette Dressing

Fresh fig salad with a citrus honey vinaigrette and a surprise ingredient—Tajín seasoning—that adds the perfect sweet, tangy kick.

Healthy and easy to make, with several variations or substitutions. This vegetarian Mediterranean dish can be served as a side dish or a main, offering healthy fats and protein.

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

-fresh figs (quartered)

-fresh spinach

-pecans (halved— plain or candied)

-blue cheese (crumbled)

-avocado (diced)

*optional: substitute dried dates for fresh figs, or crumbled feta / goat cheese for blue cheese*

DRESSING:

-1 part extra virgin olive oil

-1 part balsamic vinaigrette

-lemon juice

-honey

-Tajin seasoning

Prepare salad ingredients by chopping as needed. Combine salad ingredients into bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients together using a whisk or immersion blender until smooth. (Warming the honey slightly can help create a more even consistency).

Adjust lemon juice, honey and Tajin seasoning according to taste preference.

When ready to serve, drizzle salad dressing over salad and enjoy!