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Arugula Fig Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
When fig season is in full swing you can use them up by tossing them into this easy Arugula Fig Salad with a delightful balsamic vinaigrette dressing! The combination of sweet figs, tart goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and spicy arugula make all drizzled with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette dressing this one unforgettable and healthy salad recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup walnuts coarsely chopped
- 5 cups arugula
- 8 fresh figs quartered
- 2 oz. goat cheese crumbled
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chopped walnuts on a small baking sheet and cook for 3-5, or until lightly toasted.
- In a small bowl whisk together honey, vinegar, oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth. (You can also use a salad dressing shaker.)
- In a large serving bowl combine arugula and balsamic vinaigrette. Toss to combine.
- Top arugula with goat cheese, figs, and chopped walnuts. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
880IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
5.8mg
(6%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 880IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.