FRESH FIG, APPLE, AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Fresh Fig, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad image

Mixed greens-including spinach, arugula, leaf lettuces, and Romaine-combine with fresh figs, apples, and pomegranates to create a fresh, crunchy salad. Tossed with a creamy vinaigrette and topped with feta and sliced almonds, there is interest in every bite.

Provided by Bibi

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 stalk green onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 ounces mixed salad greens
8 medium (blank)s fresh figs, halved
1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
4 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
4 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Combine vinegar, olive oil, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a small food processor or blender. Puree until dressing has begun to blend, about 30 seconds. Add green onion and garlic; process until smooth, 30 to 45 more seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl and add vinaigrette to taste. Toss greens until coated, then divide evenly among 4 salad bowls.
Top salads with equal amounts of fig halves, chopped apple, pomegranate seeds, almonds, and feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 13.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 155 mg, Sugar 23 g