5 from 27 votes
Fig with Goat Cheese Salad
This Fig with Goat Cheese Salad combines fresh ripe figs, creamy goat cheese, and mixed greens with a tangy balsamic Dijon vinaigrette. The salad balances sweetness from the figs and earthiness from the goat cheese with the sharpness of shallot and mustard in the dressing. The gentle coating of the vinaigrette on tender salad greens provides a bright contrast to the rich toppings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
237 kcal
Course:
Salad, Dinner
Cuisine:
French, American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% 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.