A fresh and flavorful salad combining sweet dried figs, crisp apples, creamy ricotta, and toasted almonds, all dressed with a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Fruits and Nuts
6piecesdried figs(cut into quarters or smaller bites)
1pieceGranny Smith apple(core removed and sliced thinly)
100gsoft ricotta cheese
100gsliced almonds(lightly toasted)
Greens and Dressing
1packagemixed greens(arugula, baby spinach, and other spring greens)
0.25cupbalsamic vinegar
0.25cuphoney
1drizzleolive oil(drizzle as you whisk)
to tastefine sea salt
to tastefreshly ground pepper
Instructions
Cut dried figs and apples; toast almonds.
Mix balsamic vinegar and honey; whisk in olive oil slowly to make vinaigrette.
Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
Toss greens with some vinaigrette until evenly coated.
Arrange greens in bowls; top with apples, figs, ricotta, and almonds; drizzle with more vinaigrette.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best flavor.