For someone who until a few years ago never ate figs, now I can’t get enough of them. Fig bread, fig biscuits, any cake with figs in it, you name it! But what I love making the most is this super quick, easy and satisfying fig, walnut and goats cheese salad.
Perfect for a starter or for lunch, figs are a great source of fibre and have healthy benefits that are good for digestion. Their high fibre content also makes them a good natural ingredient for salads as they fill you up for longer. I have noticed this when I add figs to a salad, I am a serial picker when it comes to food but if I make this salad it actually keeps me going until dinner without snacking.
Figs don’t stay fresh for too long so best to use them up within a day or two. This salad tastes best served fresh and when the figs are warm, however you can store in the fridge and have the next day too and it still tastes pretty good! It might be getting colder but this salad is a perfect lunch choice. Tasty, comforting and nutritious, give it a go and see what you think!
Fig, Walnut and Goats Cheese Salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 6 figs
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- 100 ml balsamic vinegar
- 100g of rocket
- 100g goats cheese
- 60g walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360°f/180°c.
- Begin with preparing the figs by cutting off their stems and then cut each fig open halfway down.
- Place the figs onto a lined baking tray and drizzle a little maple syrup into the centre of each one. Sprinkle the figs with a pinch of sea salt and roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until it has thickened. Remove from the heat and transfer to a jar whilst you prep the rest.
- With the remaining 5 minutes add your walnuts to the baking tray with the figs and roast for five minutes.
- To serve, arrange the rocket, figs and walnuts on a plate. Sprinkle the goats cheese on top and serve with the balsamic reduction. Delicious!
