Fig Arugula Salad with Vanilla Dressing #recipe #cooking #healthyfood

Ingredients: Fresh figs (quartered), strawberries (halved), arugula, red onion (thinly sliced), toasted pecans, goat cheese, vanilla seeds, lemon, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt
Method:

Prep: Quarter figs, halve strawberries, toast pecans, slice onion paper-thin
Dressing: Whisk lemon juice + balsamic + olive oil + vanilla seeds + salt
Assemble: Toss arugula with light dressing, arrange figs, strawberries, onion, pecans
Finish: Crumble goat cheese over, drizzle remaining dressing

Serve: Fresh, with extra vanilla seeds and cracked pepper

Other Great Mix Variations:
Mediterranean: Figs + arugula + prosciutto + burrata + toasted pine nuts + basil
Autumnal: Figs + mixed greens + candied walnuts + blue cheese + pears + thyme
Middle Eastern: Figs + arugula + pomegranate seeds + pistachios + labneh + mint
Classic: Figs + spinach + dried cranberries + feta + almonds + oregano
Herb Additions:

Fresh: Basil, mint, thyme, oregano, chives, dill
Woody: Rosemary (use sparingly), sage (fried crispy)
Delicate: Chervil, tarragon, micro herbs for garnish

Pro tip: Add herbs to the dressing first, let them infuse for 10 minutes before tossing with greens.
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