Dried Fig mixed salad
The mixed salad with dried figs is of the most favorite Messinian - inspired recipes. Dried figs from Messinia are a unique super food, a great source of energy and nutrients, and we can enjoy them any time of the year. We suggest adding them to your mixed salad and enjoying great taste and health benefits. This colorful, aromatic, and earthy salad is a great choice for everyday or a special dinner party.
Dried Fig mixed salad
Garnish with Messino Fig balsamic cream and highlight the fruit's taste. We paired it with a smashed sesame bar also from Peloponnese, virgin olive oil, and a unique homemade vinaigrette for a surprising after taste.
Ingredients
- 300 gr Mixed leafy greens
- 60 gr dried figs
- 100 gr sesame bar
- 150 gr pear, cut in fours
- 60 gr Goat cheese in stick
For the vinaigrette
- 6 tbsp Messino fig balsamic cream
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp mustard
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl add Messino balsamic cream with fig, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper to prepare the vinaigrette
- Stir well with a spoon until they are homogenized
- Wash your greens and pear well and let them strain
- Cut the pear and the dried figs in fours
- In a large bowl add your leafy greens, the figs, and the pear. Pour with our vinaigrette and stir well
- Preheat the oven for ten minutes
- Add the goat cheese to a small pan and grill it in the oven, until it changes color and gets soft
- Serve the salad in a deep plate and garnish with the smashed sesame barand the grilled goat cheese
Extra tip:
- This mixed salad is easy to adjust. For example, use Messino honey balsamic cream for extra sweetness or blue cheese instead of goat cheese
