November 9th, 2024
Recipes
Nuts for Figs Salad with Dijon Dressing
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 20"
This salad is perfect for when fresh figs comes into season. The juicy fruits are paired with toasted walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and bitter endive in a sweet-mustard dressing. Serve this as a light lunch salad or alongside a roasted protein of choice with extra dressing to drizzle over both. And heads up: don't skip out on toasting the walnuts, it really adds depth of flavor here.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
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Salad
- 1/2 large bunch curly endive or escarole (Note 1)
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 6 large fresh figs, sliced
- 33333333/100000000 cup blue cheese (Note 2) Sweet Mustard Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or another mild, clear vinegar)
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Spread the nuts in a single layer in a wide frying pan. Toast the nuts over medium heat until they're golden and fragrant. Keep stirring the nuts often here. Nuts can go from toasted to burnt very quickly, so don't take your eyes off of them. The process should only take about 3 to 5 minutes. Once toasted, remove from the pan to stop the cooking process. You can also choose to bake them at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Step 2: Stir together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 3: Wash, dry, and chop the endive or escarole into bite-size pieces. Combine the greens, figs, cheese, and toasted nuts in a large mixing bowl.
- Serve: Add the dressing, to taste, and toss to coat. Serve any additional dressing on the side.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Curly endive is a naturally bitter green that's super good for you. If you can't find it, try using: Belgian endive, radicchio, mustard greens, and/or dandelion greens. Escarole and/or arugula are other milder options. Note 2: Make this salad dairy-free with a soft nut-based cheese. We like to use non-dairy Boursin.
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Nuts for Figs Salad with Dijon Dressing
PT20M 1/2 large bunch curly endive or escarole (Note 1) 1/2 cup walnuts 6 large fresh figs, sliced 33333333/100000000 cup blue cheese (Note 2) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup) 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon shallot, minced 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or another mild, clear vinegar) salt & pepper, to taste Gluten Free Paleo Vegan 3 Servings
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