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5 from 3 votes

A “Figgy” Fall Salad

Serves 4 as a side salad
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Liz Schmitt

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted almonds roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fruity olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon organic honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest - or the zest of any lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups organic cool weather baby greens
  • 8 organic ripe black figs halved
  • 1/2 large, organic Granny Smith apple cored and chopped
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Toast the chopped almonds in a small skillet over medium heat. As soon as you smell the almonds, give the skillet a shake and toast for one more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, and lemon zest together in a large salad bowl.
  • Add the greens, figs, apple, goat cheese crumbles, and toasted almonds. Toss gently with the vinaigrette. Serve at once.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 12.6mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1.8mg