Fig, Cabrales, and Walnut Salad
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this vibrant Fig, Cabrales, and Walnut Salad recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for lunch or snacks, ready in just 25 minutes. 🥗
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Summer, < 30 Mins
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 280.9
- Fat Content: 23.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 3.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.5g
- Fiber Content: 3.4g
- Sugar Content: 13.8g
- Protein Content: 2.9g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shallot | 2 |
| Fresh sage | 1 |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 |
| Walnuts | 1/4 |
| Fresh figs | 1/2 |
| Cabrales cheese | 6 |
| Salad greens | 6 |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine vinegar, finely chopped shallots, and fresh sage leaves.
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Season: Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
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Whisk in olive oil: Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the vinegar mixture, whisking constantly until completely incorporated. Set aside.
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Toast the walnuts: Place the walnuts in a cake pan and toast in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until they turn dark golden brown.
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Cool and season: Transfer the toasted walnuts onto a paper towel-lined plate and lightly sprinkle with salt. Allow them to cool slightly.
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Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and the prepared dressing. Toss gently to coat the greens evenly.
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Plate the salad: Divide the dressed salad greens evenly between 4 plates.
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Assemble: Arrange 6 quarters of fresh figs on top of each salad plate. Sprinkle with the toasted walnuts.
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Add cheese: Crumble Cabrales cheese over each salad plate, adding a burst of savory flavor.
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Serve: Enjoy immediately as a refreshing lunch or snack, perfect for warm summer days!
This Fig, Cabrales, and Walnut Salad offers a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, making it a perfect dish to savor during the summer season. Each bite is bursting with freshness and satisfaction. 🌞🍽️
