Fig & Arugula salad
1 head radicchio, halved, cored, and cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 bunch baby arugula
5 ripe fresh figs , stemmed and quartered
Slices of parmesan or goat cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
olive oil
salt , pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
In a large bowl combine all ingredients together . Drizzle with olive oil ,balsamic , salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Figs contain :
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Vitamin B6. Important for protein and fat metabolism and absorption and assists in creating new red blood cells.
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Vitamin A . Important nutrient for proper eye function and helps keep skin, nails and hair healthy
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Thiamin. Helps convert carbohydrates into energy within the body and is also important for proper cardiovascular and nervous system function.
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Vitamin K. Plays an important role in the proper clotting of blood
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Pantothenic Acid. Energy production within the body and in the formation of certain hormones
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