Fig and Goat Cheese Fantasy Salad

Figs, goat cheese, walnuts, and red onion make up the base of this simple yet delightful salad. A drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey adds a touch of sweetness and acidity, while salt and pepper to taste round out the flavors. It's a perfect dish for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner.

This salad was inspired by a trip to a farmers market in the South of France. The vendor had a beautiful display of fresh figs, and I couldn't resist buying a few. I also picked up some goat cheese and walnuts, and on the way home, I stopped at a roadside stand to buy some red onions. When I got home, I threw all the ingredients together in a bowl, and the salad was a hit! It's now one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy meal.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fresh figs
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the figs, goat cheese, walnuts, red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
2. Toss to coat.
3. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this salad is what makes it so special. The figs add a touch of sweetness, while the goat cheese adds a touch of tanginess. The walnuts add a bit of crunch, and the red onions add a bit of bite. It's a perfect balance of flavors.
• The olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey dressing is a simple but effective way to dress this salad. The olive oil adds richness, the balsamic vinegar adds acidity, and the honey adds sweetness. It's a dressing that enhances the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
• This salad is very easy to make. It's simply a matter of combining all the ingredients in a bowl and tossing to coat. It's a great salad for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook.