Fig with Goat Cheese Salad
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Fig with Goat Cheese Salad
Description
The salad starts with leaves such as arugula and mixed greens, dressed lightly in a mix of shallots, balsamic glaze, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil. The vinaigrette is whisked to a creamy consistency, gently enveloping the tender greens. Ripe figs are quartered lengthwise and arranged over the bed of greens. Small dollops of goat cheese are dotted across the salad and figs for bursts of creamy flavor.
This salad serves as a light starter or side dish, pairing well with grilled meats or as a refreshing dish during warmer months. The combination of sweet figs and tangy goat cheese adds textural and flavor contrasts that highlight the freshness of the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
- 1½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt
- black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2½ cups salad greens such as arugula, mixed green, red leaves salad, mix
- 8 figs ripe
- 3 ounces goat cheese
Instructions
- In a shallow salad bowl mix together the finely chopped shallot, balsamic glaze, mustard, salt, and pepper. With a whisk add the olive oil slowly while mixing to create a creamy vinaigrette.
- Add the salad, reserve a small handful to use at the end, to the creamy vinaigrette, and gently mix well to coat the salad.
- Transfer the salad to a large serving dish and spread the salad to the line to the dish.
- Cut the figs lengthwise into quarters and arrange over the salad. Add the goat cheese by teaspoon droplets over the salad and figs. Finish by scattering the remaining salad over it. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 647IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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