Dried Fig, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad

Submitted by justcallmetoni

"Another tasty looking recipe that I found on a supermarket circular. The combination of figs and goat is such a pleasure, I'm looking forward to trying this. When I finally get around to making this, will probably look for some ways to reduce the oil in the dressing."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup walnuts
• 1 1⁄2 sprigs rosemary, stems discarded
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces arugula
• 6 white dried figs, stems removed
• 4 tablespoons goat cheese

directions

1. Toast walnuts on a baking sheet in the oven at 300 degrees until they are just fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
2. In a food processor, or metal bowl, combine rosemary, honey, vinegar, water, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly blend in the oil.
3. Combine arugula, figs and walnuts in a salad bowl. Give the dressing a final whisk and toss with salad. Divide salad onto four plates and garnish with one tablespoon of goat cheese.
4. 210 calories/12g fat/4g fiber.

Reviews

[KelBel]

Deliciously different salad. Perfect combination of sweet and spicy, crunchy and chewey. The peppery arugula is perfect with the rosemary scented dressing. Just wonderful!

 

[Sharon123]

I loved this salad, although I did make a few changes. I can't find arugula, so used romaine lettuce. I loved the dressing, and plan to use it on many salads. Loved the tanginess of the goat cheese. Thank you so much Toni. Darn, I wish my camera worked!

 

[Maito]

Subbed fresh figs (as we love them) and skipped the honey. The goat cheese, arugula and figs paired very well together.

 

[JNickel185748]

We don't care much for arugula and it was dreadfully expensive that week so I used romaine I already owned and used brown dried figs I already owned. We all found it very good. It isn't one you'd put on the table every week, but a really good change.

 

[puppitypup]

We liked it! I made two substitutions for personal preference, one to use dates rather than dried figs and the other to use romaine rather than arugula. I would make again, cutting the amount of honey as it was too sweet for our taste. Thank you for posting Toni. Made for Potluck Tag, please see my rating system.