Goat cheese salad with fig dressing

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This goat cheese with fig dressing is a perfect salad that combines sweet and savory flavors. This salad makes a delicious appetizer or a balanced meal.

Ingredients:

  • 200 gr mixed green salad
  • 250 gr. goat cheese
  • 1 green apple
  • 50 gr dakos
  • Walnuts or pine nuts 

For the Fig dressing:

  • 2 tbsp. Fig Jam
  • ½ tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tbsp. mustard
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ orange juice
  • Salt & pepper

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Step by step:

  1. Wash well the mixed green salad or use a ready-to-eat bag.
  2. Cut the goat cheese in small pieces.
  3. Wash the green apple and cut it in small pieces (with the skin).
  4. Break into pieces the dakos (don’t crush it).
  5. Place the green salad, the goat cheese, the apple and the dakos in a salad bowl and mix well.
  6. Prepare the dressing, mixing all the ingredients in a bowl and mixing with a whisk. Alternatively, place them in a mason jar, close the lid and shake vigorously.
  7. Pour the fig dressing in the salad and stir.

Tip 1: You can prepare more fig dressing and store it in the fridge. It is an ideal dressing for green salads, burgers or hot dogs, cheeses and salty snacks.

Tip 2: Make it festive by adding some pomegranate!

Enjoy!