Fig salad

 Really nice salad especially with maple roasted pecans- recipe and directions found here:  https://www.feastingathome.com/fig-arugula-salad/print/37322/

Ingredients for 4-8 servings

• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans (or make these maple glazed pecans)
• 5 ounces baby arugula (about 6–7 cups)
• 6–8 figs, stems removed, quartered
• 10–15 basil leaves, torn
• 1/2 cup firm goat cheese, crumbled (use the kind in a log, or  try gorgonzola) I used feta

Fig Salad Dressing: 

1. 3 tablespoons  olive oil
2. 2 1/2 tablespoons  balsamic vinegar -I used white rice vinegar 
3. 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. 1/2 teaspoon pepper -I omit
6. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional) love it

Note: when I used chopped pecan pieces it only took 5 minutes in the 350

Go to link for directions