Mixed Green Salad with Apple, Fig, Nuts and Cheese

This is a lovely seasonal salad to enjoy when the end of the fig season coincides with the beginning of the apple harvest.  I serve it dressed with a vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, but use any type of vinaigrette you have on hand, homemade or not.  Instead of using toasted nuts you might substitute sweet or spiced nuts— you can find them at Trader Joe’s.

Ingredients:

  • 1 sweet apple, sliced
  • 4-5 fresh figs, quartered
  • 1/3 cup fresh raspberries, optional
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced into half rounds
  • Fresh leafy greens of choice, torn into large pieces
  • Toasted walnuts or pecans
  • Goat cheese, cut or crumbled into small chunks
  • Vinaigrette dressing

Method:

  1. To toast nuts, place in a dry saute pan and toast over medium heat on the stove.  Shake pan often while toasting to prevent burning.  Remove from heat when nuts are lightly browned and give off a roasted fragrance.  Place in a dish and allow to cool completely.
  2. Place greens into a serving bowl.  Add a small amount of dressing and toss to coat.  Add more dressing as necessary.
  3. Add apples and onions and toss again.
  4. Distribute figs, berries (if using), nuts and goat cheese evenly over the top of salad.
  5. Serve immediately.
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