Green Salad With Figs, Walnuts, & Blue Cheese

Name: Green Salad With Figs, Walnuts, & Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 10 cups loosely packed mixed greens; 1/2 cup dried fig, cut into strips; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or 1/3 cup feta

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
10 cups loosely packed mixed greens
1/2 cup dried fig, cut into strips
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or 1/3 cup feta

1
Dressing.
2
In a medium mixing bowl,mix together vinegar, mustard, and honey until combined.
3
Whisk in olive oil.
4
Whisk in orange juice, salt and pepper.
5
Salad.
6
Toast walnut pieces in a skillet over medium heat, until they become brown and fragrant.
7
Cool walnuts.
8
Toss greens with 3/4 of the dressing.
9
Place greens on serving platter.
10
Toss with nuts,greens,and blue cheese.
11
Drizzle with remaining dressing.

252

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Green Salad With Figs, Walnuts, & Blue Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!