Fig Salad

Delight your taste buds with this elegant and refreshing Fig Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and tangy flavors. Featuring juicy, fresh figs paired with peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this salad offers a symphony of textures and tastes. A drizzle of homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties everything together, adding a subtle sweetness and zesty tang. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for light lunches, dinner parties, or as a sophisticated side. Packed with seasonal flavors and nutrients, this fig salad recipe is a showstopper that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Fresh figs
• 4 cups Arugula
• 0.5 cup Goat cheese
• 0.33 cup Walnuts
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the fresh figs. Slice them into quarters.

Step 2

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula and sliced figs. Gently toss to distribute evenly.

Step 5

Crumble the goat cheese over the salad and sprinkle with the toasted walnuts.

Step 6

Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving.

Step 7

Give the salad a light toss to coat the ingredients with the dressing, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	619.3 grams (619.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1359

Total Fat 104.70g	134%
Saturated Fat 33.80g	169%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Sodium 1167mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 77.90g	28%
Dietary Fiber 12.80g	46%
Total Sugars 62.40g
Protein 35.60g	71%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 456mg	35%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 1303mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.5%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 22.3%