Fresh Fig and Feta Salad with Toasted Walnuts
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of this Fresh Fig and Feta Salad with Toasted Walnuts—an effortless yet elegant dish that's perfect for any occasion. Juicy, naturally sweet figs pair beautifully with the creamy tang of feta cheese, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a bed of crisp mixed greens. A drizzle of homemade honey-balsamic dressing, enhanced with a touch of lemon juice for brightness, ties all the elements together in perfect harmony. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is a show-stopping appetizer or light entrée. Ideal for entertaining or adding a gourmet touch to your lunch, this recipe celebrates the season's freshest ingredients while offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces fresh figs
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts to the pan and toast them for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Rinse and pat dry the fresh figs. Trim the stems and cut each fig into quarters or halves, depending on size.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set the dressing aside.
On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
Scatter the quartered figs and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad greens.
Sprinkle the cooled toasted walnuts on top for added crunch.
Drizzle the prepared honey-balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and elegant salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.4 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 57.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1991 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 916 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2202 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
