Fig and Walnut Salad with Honey-Balsamic Dressing

Fig and Walnut Salad with Honey-Balsamic Dressing

This Fig and Walnut Salad is a symphony of flavors and textures. The perfectly ripe, sweet figs, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese are nestled on a bed of crisp mixed greens. The salad is brought to life with a drizzle of honey-balsamic dressing that adds a tangy sweetness to the dish. This salad is a nod to the Mediterranean, where figs and olives grow in abundance and have been part of the regional diet for centuries.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Salt (1/4 teaspoon, or to taste)
  • Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground)
  • Honey (2 tablespoons)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
  • Balsamic vinegar (2 tablespoons)
  • Goat cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
  • Walnuts (1/2 cup, chopped)
  • Fresh figs (1 cup, sliced)
  • Mixed salad greens (4 cups)

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced figs, chopped walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese.
  2. To make the dressing, in a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the honey-balsamic dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve the salad immediately to maintain the freshness and the crunch of the greens. Enjoy this delightful salad as a standalone light lunch or as a side dish with your main course.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 300 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 25g • Protein: 7g • Sodium: 200mg • Sugar: 20g