Raspberry and Fig Salad

By LRay

Better Homes and Gardens, August 2016.

Figs and blue cheese are made for each other, especially when topped with a tangy lemon-thyme dressing. Bibb lettuce is perfect here for its delicate, buttery taste that works best with bright, fruity ingredients. For a more satisfying meal, add slices of pork tenderloin.

Ingredients

• 1 head Bibb lettuce (about 8 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 (6-ounce) container fresh raspberries
• 4 medium figs, quartered
• 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
• Lemon-Thyme Dressing (Ingredients Below)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Divide lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with raspberries, figs, blue cheese, and pecans. Drizzle with Lemon-Thyme Dressing.

Lemon-Thyme Dressing


Whisk together lemon juice, thyme, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Add olive oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.