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
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- 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!
