Fresh Fig Arugula Salad with Blackberries

A quick and easy arugula salad, featuring fresh figs, blackberries, goat cheese and walnuts and drizzled with a honey-balsamic vinaigrette.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 cups arugula leaves, (washed and dried)
• 4 to 6 fresh figs, (washed, stems removed and quartered or sliced in 1/8ths)
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 1/2 cup walnuts, (coarsely chopped)
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
• coarse sea salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Arrange the chopped walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F. oven for 8 - 10 minutes, checking frequently to prevent burning. Remove them from the oven and let them cool before adding them to the salad.
2. 2Whisk the honey-balsamic vinaigrette ingredients together. You can use a small blender or just shake in a jar. Set aside to allow the flavours to blend.
3. 3Arrange freshly washed and dried arugula leaves on a platter (or in individual bowls), add quartered figs, teaspoon-sized dollops of goat cheese, fresh blackberries and chopped toasted walnuts.
4. 4Just before serving, drizzle the salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette and toss.