Make this Fig Salad for the perfect late summer/early fall lunch. It’s as easy to make one serving for yourself as it is to serve at a gathering. It’s tossed in my go-to vinaigrette which compliments all the flavors perfectly.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve eaten this salad the last couple weeks. Mostly because it’s delicious but I also bought a ton of figs, goat cheese and walnuts from Trader Joe’s annnd its been way too hot to cook. This is a very simple recipe but has that wow factor that makes the perfect salad recipe to have in your back pocket for gatherings and such.
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Fig salad ingredients
- Mixed greens
- Fresh figs – any variety
- Goat cheese
- Candied walnuts – I like to make my own but you can buy them already made if you like. Candied pecans will also work.
- Vinaigrette: red wine vinegar, avocado oil, honey, garlic power, dried basil + oregano, salt and pepper.
I highly recommend using avocado oil in dressings instead of olive oil. It has a more neutral flavor that won’t overpower so the lovely flavors in the salad can be fully enjoyed!
How to make this fig salad
First, make the candied walnuts. If you’re using pre-made, you can skip this step!
Ok if you’re still with me, add brown sugar and butter to a small non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Once the butter is mostly melted, toss in the pecans and stir.
Cook this, stirring very frequently for about 5 minutes. Until the sugar is fully dissolved and begins to darken.
Remove from heat and place the nuts on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Sprinkle with salt.
Make the dressing next. Just place all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake! You will want to shake the dressing again just before you add it to the salad.
Now all that’s left to do is arrange the ingredients on a plate, drizzle with dressing and dig in! Oh and make sure to serve with a side of fresh bread to soak up all the yummy dressing and stray bits of goat cheese π
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Fig Salad
Make this salad for the perfect fall lunch or dinner! It's delicious and its as easy to make for one as it is for ten. I'm giving instructions for a full batch of dressing and walnuts but salad recipe amounts are for one serving so you can adjust and serve as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups mixed greens
- 3/4 oz goat cheese (crumbled)
- 2–3 fresh figs (sliced)
- 1/4 cup candied walnuts
- 2 tbsp vinaigrette
Vinaigrette
- 2/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Candied Walnuts
- 1 cup raw walnuts (whole or pieces)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Candied walnuts
- Add the butter and brown sugar to a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Once the butter begins to melt, add the walnuts and stir.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and begins to darken. About 5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and spread nuts on a piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt.
Vinaigrette
- Place all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to combine. You will need to shake before each use.
Fig salad
- Spread mixed greens on a plate or in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of dressing and mix to coat greens. Top with fig slices, crumbled goat cheese and candied walnuts. Drizzle with remaining dressing and enjoy!
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