End of Summer Fig Salad
This no-cook salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that showcases the best of your garden or seasonal produce. Toss together fresh salad greens, veggies, sweet figs or your favorite fruit, and a protein of choice like pre-cooked chicken or lentils. Top it off with a flavorful dressing made from balsamic vinegar, mustard, olive oil, and garden herbs. Perfect for hot days, this salad is easy to customize and keeps the kitchen cool. Enjoy it as a quick, nutritious meal that’s full of flavor and simple to prepare.
Equipment
- 1 blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 5 oz. Salad Greens of choice
- 2 cups Garden or left over veggies
- 8 whole Figs or other summer fruit
- 4 oz. Goat cheese (optional)
- 16 oz. Precooked chicken or cans of lentils or other legumes
- 2 oz. Chopped nuts
- 2 Tbsps. Balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Honey or to taste (or other sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Shallot or onion
- 2 Tbsps. Fresh herbs like oregano, chives, parsley, as desired
- 2 Tbsps. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Water for thinning if desired
- Salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Chop all the ingredients up to and including the nuts to desired size and place on plates or in a salad bowl.
- Blend the dressing ingredients, then drizzle over your salad or toss as desired.
- This salad is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a testament to the joys of fresh, wholesome eating. Can’t wait to see what you create!