Hey everyone, I hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, beet and fig salad. It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Beet and fig salad is one of the most popular of recent trending foods on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It is simple, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. Beet and fig salad is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.
Slice beets into ¼ inch rounds. To assemble the salad start by adding a layer of arugula on a platter. Next, top the arugula with the sliced roasted beets, figs, onion and feta cheese. Add the chopped walnuts to the salad.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook beet and fig salad using 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Beet and fig salad:
- Get 4 cup arugula ( if you don't like arugula feel free to swap it for baby spinach or spring greens)
- Take 4 baby beets (you can buy precooked or roast in the oven in aluminum foil for about an hour)
- Make ready 3 fresh figs
- Make ready 2 oz goat cheese or feta cheese
- Get 1⁄4 cup toasted pecan halves
- Take 2 tbsp olive oil
- Take 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Take 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Allow beets to cool then peel, slice, and then cut the sliced beets in half through the middle. Place the chopped beet on a sheet of aluminum foil. Fold the edges of the foil over on top of each other, creating a package of beet. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Instructions to make Beet and fig salad:
- If you didn't buy precooked beets roast them at 425 for about an hour wrapped in aluminum foil. Cool then peel and slice
- In a small mason jar pour lemon juice, oil and vinegar, close tightly and put aside
- Put your greens in a large bowl, shake the jar with dressing vigorously until combined. Pour over greens and toss to coat
- Cut figs in quarters
- If using goat cheese I like to put it in the freezer for 10minutes, it's easier to crumble.
- To the bowl with greens add sliced beets and quartered figs. Toss lightly. Sprinkle with pecans and crumbled goat or feta cheese. This salad is great as a side dish for grilled chicken or other protein of your choice. Enjoy!
Fold the edges of the foil over on top of each other, creating a package of beet. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Balsamic Beet & Fig Salad The bitter arugula and strips of beets, balance nicely with the sweet balsamic and seasonal figs. A crumble of walnuts completes the dish, but if you are cheese lover feel free to add a feta, aged goat cheese or another lovely selection. Make it vegan by substituting maple syrup or your favorite sweetener for the honey.
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