Fig Salad Recipe
Black mission figs | Whipped goat cheese | Local honey | Herbs from the garden | Pomegranate balsamic | Toasted sourdough
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Whipped Goat Cheese
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the figs
Rinse the black mission figs under cold water, pat dry, and slice them in half lengthwise.
- 2
Toast the sourdough
Toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown and crispy.
- 3
Chop the herbs
Finely chop the fresh herbs of your choice and set them aside.
Whipped Goat Cheese
- 4
Whip the goat cheese
In a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese and heavy cream. Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate balsamic vinegar, local honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the salad
On a serving platter, arrange the halved figs, dollops of whipped goat cheese, and chopped herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- 7
Serve with toast
Serve the salad alongside the toasted sourdough slices for a delightful crunch.
