Fig Walnut Mushroom Salad With A Carob Balsamic Dre Food

FIG, WALNUT & MUSHROOM SALAD WITH A CAROB & BALSAMIC DRE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp water in a non stick saute pan and add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes before adding in the balsamic vinegar, keep the heat on medium/high and cook for a further 6 minutes, then toss in the red onion and walnuts, add a pinch of black pepper, mix everything together and turn off the heat.
• Prepare your mixed leaves in your serving bowl, make it into a nest, then spoon the mushroom mixture into the centre, arrange your sliced figs around the side and add the green olives on top.
• For the dressing, mix together the carob and balsamic vinegar in a small cup and give it a quick whisk and drizzle over the salad and you're done!

GRILLED FIG SALAD

Steps:

• Snip the tiny stem end off each fig and cut in half lengthwise.
• Mix vinegar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
• Add the figs and gently toss to coat.
• Let sit while you heat a grill (indoor or outdoor).
• If necessary, coat your grill with a little olive oil.
• When ready, grill the figs (reserving all of the marinade in the bowl) for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear -- don't overcook as the figs will become too mushy. Remove figs to a plate.
• To the reserved marinade, add olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper, whisking well to completely incorporate.
• Place greens in a large salad bowl; toss with dressing, then mound equal amounts on 4 individual serving plates.
• Place 2 fig halves decoratively over each plate of greens and serve.

MUSHROOM WALNUT GRAVY COPYCAT FROM THE SPOT NATURAL FOOD RESTAUR

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine water, onions, garlic, aminos, tamari mushrooms and walnuts. Bring this mixture to a boil.
• Seperately mix the cornstarch and the 1/4 cup water and slowly add this mixture to the sauce.
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. About 10 minutes.
• Serve this with the mushroom walnut loaf or over steamed brown rice.