Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Salad

If you love fresh figs like we do, then this salad is probably going to make you really happy.  Not only is it the most delicious salad ever, but it’s super easy to make and that is always a good thing!  When figs are in season, we like to make as many recipes as we can to use them up.  That’s pretty much how most of our recipes are created actually.  We love to be inspired by what fruit or veggie is in season and make it the star of the show.  So, today it’s figs.  What are the health benefits of figs you ask?  Well, let us just enlighten you really quick and tell you that figs are high in fiber and calcium!  Woohoo!  Bring on the fiber!  Add that with the spring green mix in this salad and you’ve got a fiber party going on.  Sound like your kind of party?  Well, either way, let me just give you the low down on this easy peasy recipe.

Obviously we start with these gorgeous black mission figs.  Just clean them and cut them into quarters.

Then just add the spring mix to a large serving bowl, top with the goat cheese, the slivered almonds and the fresh figs.

For the dressing, add the vinegar, dijon, honey, and olive oil to a small jar and shake it up until it’s nice and emulsified.  Season with salt and pepper then drizzle over the top of the salad.  Give it a nice toss and you are ready to serve.  Yum!  We can’t get enough of this one.  It’s also really pretty to serve when entertaining!  Your guests will love this recipe.