Seasonal Fig Salad with Honey Oil Dressing Recipe
Seasonal Fig Salad with Honey Oil Dressing Recipe
Fig Salad Recipe with Sesame Seeds and Honey Oil Dressing
Figs are in season right now! Here’s a simple fig salad recipe with a delicious dressing to match. The unique feature of this salad is briefly blanching the figs in hot water to soften them. Enjoy this delightful and easy fig salad!
Ingredients- 2 ripe figs
- 1/3 tomato
- 80g iceberg lettuce
- 5 leaves of romaine lettuce
Dressing- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice or lemon syrup
- 2 Tbsp lemon slices from lemon syrup
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 black olive, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice or lemon syrup
- 2 Tbsp lemon slices from lemon syrup
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 black olive, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the vegetables and fruits. Cut them into appropriate sizes, ensuring they are no thicker than 1.5 cm to maintain a pleasant texture. For the figs, briefly blanch them in hot water. Turn off the heat and let them sit for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until they become slightly soft. This process enhances their sweetness and softens their texture.
Step 2
Let’s make the Honey Oil Dressing! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp of olive oil, 1 Tbsp of lemon juice (or lemon syrup), 1 Tbsp of honey, and 1/2 Tbsp of vinegar. Add 1 finely chopped black olive, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/2 tsp of black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined and emulsified. The lemon slices from the lemon syrup (about 2 Tbsp) add a lovely extra zest.
Step 3
Arrange the prepared salad ingredients on a serving plate. Gently place the lettuce, chopped tomato, and the blanched figs onto the plate, arranging them attractively.
Step 4
Just before serving, drizzle the Honey Oil Dressing evenly over the salad. Make sure to coat the figs generously for the best flavor experience.
Step 5
This fig salad is perfect for outdoor picnics or as a light meal. If packing for a picnic, it’s best to keep the dressing separate in a small container to prevent the greens from becoming soggy. Simply toss right before eating to enjoy the fresh flavors!
