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A mixed greens salad with dried fig, pistachio, goat cheese, and an easy balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
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Fig & Pistachio Salad with Easy Balsamic Dressing

Fig & Pistachio Salad blends sweet figs with crunchy pistachios in a delicious goat cheese salad. Rounded off with a tangy dressing in the form of an easy balsamic vinaigrette, you'll be craving this seasonal salad all year round!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

Balsamic Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey

Salad

  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • ½ cup roasted salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup dried figs, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • Coarse kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Add salad greens to a large serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the greens and toss. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, to taste.
  • Sprinkle the pistachios and figs over the salad. Crumble goat cheese on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage & Make Ahead
  • Make Ahead: Make the salad dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge to be used the next day.