Recipe: Thai Chicken Salad with Figs

Thai Chicken Salad with Figs

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup honey
3 teaspoon light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
2 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, very finely minced
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
1 cup California dried figs, stems removed, and cut lengthwise into eighths
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 small cantaloupe; seeded, pared and cut in julienne strips (2 cups)
1 sweet, red pepper; ribs and seeds removed, cut in julienne strips (1 1/2 cups)
1 small cucumber; peeled, seeded, and cut in julienne strips (2 cups)
Assorted mixed salad greens.
Mint sprigs for garnish

Combine lime juice, honey, soy sauce, pepper flakes and gingerroot in medium bowl; mix well. Add chicken, figs, onions and mint; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Stir occasionally.

When ready to serve, combine cantaloupe, pepper strips and cucumber with marinated chicken and toss gently but thoroughly. Line serving bowl or salad plates with greens and arrange mixture in center. Garnish with mint sprigs if desired.

Makes 6 servings
Source: California Fig Advisory Board