Combining fresh figs with smoky grilled corn, red onion, thinly sliced radishes, sweet citrus the dressing, all served over a bed of peppery arugula—this is a colorful, quick, and flavorful salad is sure to
WOW your taste buds.
Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Citrus Lime Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 orange, juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
For the Salad
- 6 fresh figs, quartered
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup grilled sweet corn
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 handfuls of arugula
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Instructions
- Whisk together the ingredients for the Citrus Lime Dressing and set aside.
- Assemble all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Toss with 1/3 to 1/2 of the Citrus Lime Dressing, mound on a plate and serve.
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Adapted from the Fig and Queso Anejo Salad with Citrus Lime Dressing, created by
Chef Jeff Smedstad in his cookbook named after his restaurant in Sedona, called
Elote Café.
Wonderful resource for authentic Mexican dishes. We highly recommend this cookbook (and the restaurant)!
