4.6 from 21 votes
Fig Salad
An easy fig salad with arugula, chopped apples, dried cranberries, pecans and goat cheese topped with a delicious balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, side salad or topped with protein for a meal sized salad.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 552 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 oz bag arugula
- 10 fresh figs sliced
- ½ log goat cheese
- 1 cup apples chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pecans
Balsamic Dressing
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil and/or thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) optional
Instructions
- Prepare dressing by adding all ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
- Assemble salads by layering 1/2 of the arugula, figs, cheese, apples, cranberries and pecans in two separate bowls. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and serve.
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Notes
- creamy poppyseed dressing
- red wine vinaigrette
- white balsamic vinaigrette
- creamy balsamic vinaigrette
- Arugula: Your favorite leafy green will work as a sub for the arugula.
- Goat Cheese: If you need this salad to be dairy-free, skip the cheese or use a vegan cheese.
- Pecans: Feel free to sub in any nut or seed in place of the pecans.
- Toasted pecans: If you want to toast the pecans simply spread them out on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F oven for about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Dressing: Want to switch up the dressing? This creamy poppyseed dressing, red wine vinaigrette, white balsamic vinaigrette or creamy balsamic vinaigrette would be delicious on this salad!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/3 of recipe
Calories
552kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
522mg
(22%)
Potassium
642mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 of recipe | |
| Calories | 552kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.