Fig Week: Fig and Goat Cheese Salad

This fresh fig and goat cheese salad is a wonderful mix of textures and flavors.  The perfect early fall salad!

Fig and Goat Cheese Salad

The last installment of my Fig Week recipes ends with a simple salad that is a mixture of textures and flavors.  Fresh figs, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, sit on a bed of green leaf lettuce.  The combination can't be beat. You have sweet and savory flavors that all pack a punch.  Top it with a simple balsamic vinaigrette and you have a wonderful salad perfect for the transitional season to fall.  

It only takes minutes to throw together this salad but the payoff is immense in flavor.  It would be great for a light lunch or as a side dish to grilled steak or chicken.  We had this for lunch the other day with some crusty bread for lunch with a crisp glass of sauvignon blanc eating alfresco and enjoying the afternoon.  Such a wonderful meal.  Hurry to the store while the figs are in season (it's a short season) and grab some to make this excellent salad.

Enjoy! 

What Ingredients do I need?

• Green Leaf Lettuce 

• Fresh Figs - In season now.  Find them in stores or at a farmer's market

• Goat Cheese 

• Walnuts 

• Creamy Balsamic Dressing- I used Brianna's brand

Substitutions and Variations

• Cheese: Try a flavored goat cheese or switch to feta cheese 

• Greens: switch to red leaf lettuce or try arugula 

• Nuts:  Try pecans or pistachios 

Kitchen Tips and Notes

• Make as much or as little as you need by adjusting the ingredients accordingly. 

• I love Brianna's Creamy Balsamic Dressing.  It has great flavor without all the bad stuff, plus its non-dairy, gluten and soy free.

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Fig and Goat Cheese Salad

1 head of green leaf lettuce, chopped
6-8 figs, stems cut off and quartered
1/3 cup walnuts
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Creamy Balsamic Dressing

In a large bowl or platter add the lettuce and top with the figs, walnuts, and goat cheese.  Drizzle with balsamic dressing and serve.