Fresh Fig Salad Recipe With Pistachio And Pomegranate Dressing

FRESH FIG SALAD RECIPE WITH PISTACHIO AND POMEGRANATE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl.
• Divide the salad between 2 plates and top with the fig, onion, and pistachios.
• Drizzle dressing on top of each and serve immediately.

FIG VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put shallot in a small bowl. Cover with vinegars and season with salt and pepper. Macerate for 5 minutes.
• Stir in mustard and mashed figs and mix well. Whisk in olive oil.

FIG SALAD WITH POMEGRANATES

Steps:

• EXTRACT POMEGRANATE SEEDS: Roll pomegranate on counter to loosen seeds. Cut pomegranate in half. Taking the first half, hold pomegranate seed side down over a bowl. Smack the outside with a wooden spoon (hard!) to release the seeds. Repeat with the other half. Note 1.
• MAKE BALSAMIC DRESSING: Place all dressing ingredients in a lidded container. Shake until blended. Alternatively, whisk ingredients together until well blended.
• ASSEMBLE SALAD: Place lettuce in a large, wide-mouthed bowl. Sprinkle over top the figs, avocado (if using), goat cheese (if using) and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle on dressing just before serving. 

HONEY GLAZED GRILLED FIG SALAD WITH FETA, PISTACHIO AND MIZUNA

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, honey, orange juice and some salt and pepper to combine. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Brush the figs with some olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill, cut-side down, just until slightly charred. Remove to a plate.
• Toss the mizuna with some of the vinaigrette. Transfer the mizuna to a platter and arrange the figs over top. Sprinkle with the feta and pistachios and drizzle some of the remaining dressing over top. Serve at room temperature.

HERB SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE & PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Mix the juice, vinegar and honey with seasoning. Tip rest of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl, drizzle over the dressing and gently toss to serve.

FRESH FIG, APPLE, AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, olive oil, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a small food processor or blender. Puree until dressing has begun to blend, about 30 seconds. Add green onion and garlic; process until smooth, 30 to 45 more seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl and add vinaigrette to taste. Toss greens until coated, then divide evenly among 4 salad bowls.
• Top salads with equal amounts of fig halves, chopped apple, pomegranate seeds, almonds, and feta cheese.