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Mediterranean Fresh Fig Salad In A Square Glass Serving Dish On Top Of A Decorative Folded Napkin.

Mediterranean Fresh Fig Salad

Kosher Create
Follow this vegan & gluten-free Mediterranean Fresh Fig Salad Recipe to create a festive and rich-flavored salad. Combine fresh figs with arugula leaves and red onions. Top with toasted walnuts and a delicious homemade dressing. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 People

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 2 Small Bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Red Onion (peeled & thinly sliced)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste or health requirements)
  • 6 cups Fresh Arugula Leaves (thoroughly washed, measured while loosely packed)
  • 3 cups Fresh Figs (cut to eights)

Dressing

  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Silan - Date Honey

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups Walnuts (coarsly chopped, toasted)

Instructions
 

Gathering The Ingredients

  • Gather all the makings of the salad.
    Mediterranean Fresh Fig Salad Ingredients In Glass Bowls And Table.

Toasting The Walnuts

  • Preheat the oven to 150 Celsius (302 Fahrenheit).
  • Break the walnuts into pieces.
  • Place the walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the walnuts for 10 minutes. Let cool.
    Roasted Walnuts On Baking Sheet.

Preparing The Onion

  • Slice the onion thinly and place in a small bowl.
    Sliced Onions On Cutting Board.
  • Add the salt, mix and let stand for 10 minutes.
    Sliced Onions And Salt In Glass Bowl Mixed By Tablespoon.

Preparing The Dressing

  • Whisk all dressing ingredients, until well blended.
    Dressing In Glass Bowl.

Preparing The Figs

  • Cut the figs lengthwise into eights.
    Sliced Fig In Shape Of Flower On A Plate.

Assembling The Salad

  • Place the arugula leaves and cut figs in a large bowl.
  • Mix the salted onions with the dressing. Add to the large bowl.
    Sliced Onion Mixed With Dressing In Bowl.
  • Gently toss the salad, coating it with the dressing.
    Tossed Salad In Bowl.
  • Place the salad in a serving dish or platter.
  • Top with the pre-prepared toasted walnuts.

Notes

You can prepare the ingredients and dressing in advance, but it's best to toss the salad right before serving.
Keyword Arugula, Dairy Free, Fresh Figs, Gluten Free, Healthy, Mediterranean, Parve, Salad, Silan, Silan - Date Honey, Vegan, Vegetarian, Walnuts