winter salad with fig jam balsamic vinaigrette
This easy Winter Salad with Fig Jam Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe is full of fresh greens and winter fruits tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
salad
- 6 cups mixed greens of choice - I used a baby romaine mix
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dried cranberries - sugar free, suggested
- 8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- arils from one pomegranate - can use a fresh pom, or buy these store-bought
fig jam balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup avocado oil - can also use olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fig jam - (preserves)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
salad
- To a large salad bowl, add the greens, walnuts, dried cranberries and pomegranate arils, Mix to combine. This can be made ahead of time, if desired. When ready to serve, top with goat cheese, if using, and toss vinaigrette (recipe to follow), to salad mix. Salad can easily be prepped in advance (wait to toss in dressing until ready to serve)
fig jam balsamic vinaigrette
- In a blender, add oil, balsamic vinegar, fig jam, and salt and pepper until combined and creamy (emulsified).
Notes
this salad easily serves 6 as a side or 4 as a meal.
because this salad recipe can easily be customized, I've omitted any nutrition info.
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