Best Mixed Greens Salad With Figs And Herbs Recipes

Fresh Pear and Fig Mixed Green Salad image

Provided by Reggie Southerland

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups salad mix, store bought
1 bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced
6 fresh figs (green or purple), sliced in 1/2
4 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
4 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans
Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons lemon curd
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Place a pile of greens on each salad plate. Arrange the fruits on top and sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Lightly drizzle with vinaigrette.;
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

Mixed Green Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head romaine lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 to 3 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into small wedges
1 small red onion, sliced thin
Olive oil and red wine vinegar, to taste
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Sprinkle with the oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

Mixed Greens Salad With Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette image

Provided by Abby Girl

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
5 dried black figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped
10 tablespoons water (1/2 cup plus 2 T)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 1/2 cups bosc pears, thinly sliced
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
candied walnuts (optional)
grape tomatoes, chopped (optional)

Steps:

Combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup: about 5 minutes.
Combine the fig mixture, water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic. Add olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.
To serve: Drizzle enough dressing on the greens to coat. Place the greens on 6 salad plates and top with pear and goat cheese.