FRESH FIG AND FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
It's fig time here in SW France, and I have been busy making up new fig recipes, as well as making jams, pickles, alcohol steeped figs and chutneys with all our harvest! This was thrown together one Sunday afternoon as a starter for a lazy Al Fresco Sunday lunch - and since then I have had requests for it nearly every day! If you are lucky enough to have a fig tree, try and garnish the individual plates with a couple of washed leaves - it really adds a certain panache to the appearance of the salad! I have made this with Chevre - Goat's Cheese as well as Feta, and it was just as delicious. Amounts given are for a starter for 6 people - and assuming that the figs are medium to large in size; please adjust the quantities if necessary. Toasting the walnuts beforehand is well worth the effort, and if you toast more than is needed, any excess can be stored in an airtight container.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toasted Walnuts:.
- In a large, heavy frying pan, over a high heat, toast the walnuts for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Vinaigrette:.
- Put the vinegar and a good pinch of salt and black pepper in a screw-top jar and shake until the salt has dissolved. Add the mustard and walnut oil, then shake again to emulsify - the emulsion will hold for ten minutes or so, but give it another jiggle just before you use it to dress the salad.
- Salad:.
- Wipe the fresh figs gently, and cut them in half. Arrange them on a large platter, OR on individual plates - allowing 4 to 5 fresh figs per person, depending on the size.
- Sprinkle 1 to 1 1/2 ozs of crumbled feta or goat's cheese per person, over the top of the fresh figs.
- Scatter the chopped,toasted walnuts over the fig salad.
- Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, and garnish each plate with 1 - 2 fresh fig leaves if available.
- Serve with crusty bread and butter.
- Can also be served as a dessert/cheese course combined.
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Kazi Editz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced.
R Crsh
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Heavy Ncube
[email protected]This is a beautiful and delicious salad! The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are amazing.
Niloy khan Shakib
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The dressing was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjusted.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, but I loved this salad! The figs and walnuts were a great combination.
Mlungisi Mkhize
[email protected]I made this salad for dinner last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Waad Amr
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or fish. It's also a great vegetarian main course.
Aicha Lila
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to showcase fresh figs.
Shahmeer Sial
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved this salad! The combination of flavors is amazing and the dressing is perfect.
Mariam Mahmud
[email protected]This is one of my favorite summer salads! The flavors are so fresh and light. I love the contrast between the sweet figs and the salty feta.
Emmanuel iduh
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh figs. I love the pop of flavor from the toasted walnuts. It's a perfect dish to serve at a party or picnic.
Lucia Sosa
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I especially liked the way the balsamic vinegar dressing complemented the sweetness of the figs.
Adaeze Joseph
[email protected]This fresh fig and feta salad is a perfect summer dish! The combination of sweet figs, salty feta, and crunchy walnuts is delicious.