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Fig and Blue Cheese Salad

Name: Fig and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Mixed salad greens', 'amount': '6 cups, washed and dried'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh figs', 'amount': '8, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Blue cheese', 'amount': '1/2 cup, crumbled'}; {'ingredient': 'Walnuts', 'amount': '1/2 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Extra virgin olive oil', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Balsamic vinegar', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Honey', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1/4 teaspoon, or to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/4 teaspoon, or to taste'}

Indulge in a delightful blend of flavors with this Fig and Blue Cheese Salad, where the luscious sweetness of ripe figs meets the bold tang of blue cheese. This salad is not only visually stunning, with its vibrant colors, but it also offers a satisfying crunch from walnuts and a refreshing mix of greens. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant appetizer, this dish is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients that come together to create an unforgettable experience. Historically, figs have been cultivated for thousands of years, often symbolizing abundance and fertility, making this salad a fitting choice for any festive occasion.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Mixed salad greens (6 cups, washed and dried)
Fresh figs (8, sliced)
Blue cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
Walnuts (1/2 cup, chopped)
Extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons)
Balsamic vinegar (2 tablespoons)
Honey (1 tablespoon)
Salt (1/4 teaspoon, or to taste)
Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, or to taste)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced figs, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped walnuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional walnuts or blue cheese if desired.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 10g

Fig and Blue Cheese Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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