Spinach, Fig, and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

I don’t know about you, but for the last few weeks my local farmers market has had the best figs! As a result this spinach, fig, and goat cheese salad with honey balsamic dressing has become a favorite meal.

This salad is also a great way to use a favorite new ingredient that I discovered on my recent trip to Italy: balsamic glaze*. Yes, balsamic glaze can be made by simmering balsamic vinegar to reduce it – making it syrupy and sweet. However, now that they’ve started selling it as a condiment, it is much easier to use it to add extra yumminess to salads and sauces.

The recipe below is for 1 salad, but the dressing makes enough for 3 or 4 salads. As with any salad, you can switch up which cheese or nuts you use based on your preference or what you have on hand. I like to substitute burrata, fresh mozzeralla, or feta for the goat cheese and sometimes use walnuts or pistachios instead of pecans.

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Spinach, Fig, & Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

August 29, 2021

Servings: 1 salad (dressing is enough for 3-4 salads)

Difficulty: Easy

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By: wandercookeat

Ingredients

2 c. spinach
2-3 figs
1-2 Tbsp. crumbled goat cheese
1-2 Tbsp. chopped pecans
1/4 c. balsamic glaze
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1-2 tsp. olive oil

Directions

Step 1 Coarsely chop pecans. Slice figs into quarters.
Step 2 Stir together balsamic glaze, lemon juice, and honey. Set aside.
Step 3 Toss spinach with olive oil. Add figs, goat cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle a couple of teaspoons of honey balsamic dressing on top. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reserve remaining dressing for a future salad.

Detailed Instructions

Prep spinach fig and goat cheese for salad — Step 1. Prep ingredients

Step 1. Coarsely chop pecans. Slice figs into quarters.

Stir together dressing — Step 2. Make dressing

Step 2. Stir together balsamic glaze, lemon juice, and honey for the dressing. Set aside.

Assemble spinach fig goat cheese salad — Step 3. Assemble salad

Step 3. Toss spinach with olive oil. Top with figs, goat cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle a couple of teaspoons of honey balsamic dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve. Reserve remaining dressing for a future salad.

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