Roasted Fig, Walnut & Gorgonzola Salad
A sweet and savory salad that will have your tastebuds singing!
Ingredients
- 8-10 Fresh Mission Figs
- 5 oz Arugula
- 1/3 cup Roasted Walnuts
- 2 oz Gorgonzola Dolce
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the stem off the figs and cut in half. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and broil until the tops have caramelized, about 5 mins but watch them so they don't burn. Set aside to cool.
- Roast your walnut at 300℉ for 5 mins or until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the dressing by adding oil, vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a container with a lid and shake it well to emulsify.
- To a bowl, add the arugula. The roasted figs, roasted walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
- Drizzle with dressing and serve as a stand alone with bread or beside a protein.