GREEN SALAD WITH FIGS, WALNUTS, & BLUE CHEESE

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Clipped from Canadian House and Home magazine. Nice salad for a special occasion or anytime., Adding pears and cranberries is nice with the figs and blue cheese.

Provided by cookalot 2

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
10 cups loosely packed mixed greens
1/2 cup dried fig, cut into strips
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or 1/3 cup feta

Steps:

  • Dressing.
  • In a medium mixing bowl,mix together vinegar, mustard, and honey until combined.
  • Whisk in olive oil.
  • Whisk in orange juice, salt and pepper.
  • Salad.
  • Toast walnut pieces in a skillet over medium heat, until they become brown and fragrant.
  • Cool walnuts.
  • Toss greens with 3/4 of the dressing.
  • Place greens on serving platter.
  • Toss with nuts,greens,and blue cheese.
  • Drizzle with remaining dressing.

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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Londyn Shamburger
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I added a bit of honey to the dressing and it was amazing!


Nicholas Balessar
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This salad is the perfect way to use up leftover figs.


Apilas Kumuthan
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, so I used sliced almonds instead. It was still really good.


Adetunji Mitchelle
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Kgothatso Makgai
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I love the contrast between the sweet figs and the salty blue cheese.


Selina Nimako
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch.


Kishun Chaudhary
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The figs in this salad are so sweet and juicy. They really make the dish.


Jory ALzahrani
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was a complete meal! So easy and delicious.


Azaanriaz Shaikh
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch.


Marwan Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, so I used crumbled feta instead. It was still delicious!


Sumon Ali
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of ingredients.


EDOS TONY
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The dressing is the star of this salad! It's perfectly balanced and really brings all the flavors together.


Ray Mysterious
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I love that this salad is so easy to make yet so impressive. It's perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.


Smart Cynthia
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This salad is a delightful burst of flavors and textures! The combination of sweet figs, crunchy walnuts, creamy blue cheese, and tangy dressing is simply heavenly.