5 from 9 votes
Fig Salad with Kale and Halloumi
This nutritious and delicious fig salad recipe features fresh figs, halloumi cheese, walnuts, massaged kale, and flavorful balsamic dressing.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
211 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese (you may substitute any dark salad green you prefer - baby kale, spinach, or arugula all work well)
- 10 ounces curly kale
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 8 ounces figs about 10 medium figs, fresh
- 1/3 cup walnuts roughly chopped
Instructions
- Lightly grease a skillet and heat over medium. Slice the halloumi cheese and place the slices in the skillet.
- Let the halloumi sear for a few minutes until golden brown on both sides. Allow the halloumi to cool to room temperature.
- Chop the halloumi into small pieces.
- Cut the stems off the figs, then slice them in half. Discard the stems.
- Cut the leaves of kale off of the thick, tough stalks; discard the stalks. Chop the kale leaves into bit-sized pieces. You should end up with around 8-10 cups of kale leaves.
- Place the kale leaves into a salad bowl and pour the olive oil and sea salt over them. Massage the olive oil and sea salt into the kale with clean fingers for 2-3 minutes until the kale is softened and slightly wilted. This will help remove bitterness from the kale.
- Add the balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, fresh figs, chopped walnuts, and halloumi. Toss the salad gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to blend. Toss again, then serve. This salad should be eaten in one sitting; leftovers do not keep well. You can easily halve the recipe for a smaller crowd.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
267mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3580IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
43.1mg
(48%)
Calcium
353mg
(35%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3580IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 43.1mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 353mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.