Name: Arugula Fig Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 ounces baby arugula; 6 fresh figs; 1 apple; 0.5 cup goat cheese; 0.5 cup walnut pieces; Balsamic vinaigrette dressing

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Arugula Fig Salad Recipe

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Ingredients

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Arugula Fig Salad Recipe

5 ounces baby arugula

6 fresh figsquartered; use up to 8 figs if they're smaller in size

1 applehalved, sliced and chopped

½ cup goat cheesecrumbled

½ cup walnut piecestoasted

Balsamic vinaigrette dressing

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Instructions

Toast the walnuts in a large skillet over medium to medium low heat, stirring occasionally until golden and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly! Set aside to cool.

Place the arugula, figs, apple, goat cheese and walnuts in large bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad (you may not need it all), and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Walnuts for Depth 🥜
Lightly toast walnut pieces in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding to the salad to unlock their rich, buttery flavors and add satisfying crunch.
Dress Last for Crispness 🥗
Assemble all salad components separately and dress only moments before serving to keep the arugula crisp and prevent wilting from the vinaigrette.
Balance Sweet and Savory ⚖️
Cut fresh figs into quarters rather than halves to distribute their sweetness evenly, and slightly reduce balsamic vinegar to concentrate its tangy richness.
Slice Apples Strategically 🍎
Cut apples just before assembly and toss with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent oxidation and brighten the overall flavor profile of the salad.
Crumble Goat Cheese Correctly 🧀
Use room-temperature goat cheese and gently crumble it by hand rather than cutting, creating creamy pockets that melt slightly into the warm greens.