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Formentera Fresh Fig and Goat Cheese Salad

If you're craving a taste of the Mediterranean, our Formentera Fresh Fig and Goat Cheese Salad is a perfect choice. Inspired by the idyllic Balearic Islands, this salad combines the sweetness of ripe figs with the tangy flavor of goat cheese, rounded out with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Salad bowl or platter
  • Small pan
  • Whisk
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 8 fresh figs, quartered 300g / 10.5 oz
  • 150 g soft goat cheese, crumbled 5.3 oz
  • 70 g mixed salad greens 2.5 oz
  • 30 g pine nuts, toasted 1 oz
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 30ml
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 15ml
  • 1 teaspoon honey 7ml
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh mint leaves, for garnish A handful

Instructions
 

  • Begin by washing the mixed salad greens and patting them dry with a paper towel. Arrange them as the base on a large serving platter or in a salad bowl.
  • Quarter the fresh figs and scatter them evenly over the greens.
  • Crumble the goat cheese with your hands and sprinkle it over the figs and greens.
  • In a small pan over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts until golden brown, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent burning. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Once toasted, set aside to cool.
  • For the dressing, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small bowl until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad, ensuring even coverage.
  • Garnish the salad with the toasted pine nuts and fresh mint leaves.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.

Notes

For the best flavor, choose ripe figs that are soft to the touch.
If you can't find fresh figs, dried figs can be a good substitute; just soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
You can enhance the salad by adding a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or almonds, if desired.
This salad is best served fresh but can be prepped ahead of time by keeping the dressing separate until serving.
Keyword Formentera Cuisine, Fresh Fig Salad, Goat Cheese Salad, Healthy Salad, Mediterranean salad