Fig Arugula Salad with Candied Walnuts
A delightful salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet figs, crunchy candied walnuts, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup fresh figs, quartered
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing arugula and quartering the figs.
- Make the candied walnuts by cooking walnuts with sugar in a skillet until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Build the salad by placing arugula in a bowl and folding in figs and walnuts.
- Crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
- Dress the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and gently toss.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Great for weeknight dinners or fancy gatherings. Consider adding lemon zest for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, fig salad, arugula salad, healthy recipes, vegetarian recipes