Spicy Fig and Artichoke Salad

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Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 6.5-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and halved lengthwise
• 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 10 fresh figs, halved
• 2 bunches watercress, trimmed
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)

Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 Tbs. lime juice
• 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. brown rice syrup

Directions

1. Heat 1 tsp. oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes. Add pinch of salt, and sauté 1 minute more. Stir in artichoke hearts and red pepper, and sauté 2 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer to bowl.

2. Heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil and chili powder in same skillet over medium heat, stirring to combine. Lay figs cut-side down in oil, and cook 2 minutes. Transfer to plate.

3. To make Dressing: Whisk together oil, lime juice, vinegar, and brown rice syrup. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Place watercress on platter. Top with artichoke mixture, and drizzle with 3 Tbs. dressing. Add figs, sprinkle with pecans and green onions, and pass remaining dressing.