FIG AND GOATS CHEESE SALAD
 
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A bowl full of freshness -this Rocket leaf salad with figs, goat cheese, candied pecans and a tangy sweet twist of the dressing on top is perfect for those lunch breaks.
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Makes: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • Salad
  • Figs, 4 pieces (thickly sliced)
  • Rocket Leaves, about 3 cups
  • Goats Cheese, ¼ cup
  • Candied Pecans:
  • Pecans (or walnuts), ½ cup
  • Sugar, 2 tablespoons
  • Butter, 1 tablespoon
  • Dressing
  • Honey, 2 tablespoons
  • Extra virgin olive oil, 1½ tablespoons
  • Lemon Juice, 1½ tablespoons
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
Method
  1. Start by making the candied pecans. Line a baking tray with some foil paper and set it aside. Next, add the sugar and butter in a pan and cook over very low heat for about 5-10 minutes or until the sugar and butter are completely melted and turn into a dark caramel colour. Once done, add in the pecans or walnuts and stir them until they're evenly coated with the caramel. Transfer them to the baking sheet lined with foil, and separate them using a knife while they're still hot so they don't stick later. Let them cool.
  2. In another bowl, make the dressing. Mix all the ingredients listed under "dressing" using a fork and set aside.
  3. In a large salad bowl assemble your salad. Rocket leaves go first on the bottom, top them with sliced figs and candied pecans. Next, crumble some goats cheese on top and right when you're about to serve, drizzle the dressing over the salad and give it a quick toss.
Recipe by Sugar & Spice by Radhika at https://sugarnspicebyradhika.in/fig-and-goats-cheese-salad/