Fig and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 4 medium figs
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 slices bread
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the 2 slices bread in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Cut into cubes and set aside.

2. 2

   Wash and dry the 4 cups mixed greens. Slice the 4 figs into quarters, the 1 cucumber into half-moons, and the 1 carrot into ribbons using a peeler.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the greens, cucumber, carrot, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved). Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Crumble the 4 oz goat cheese over the salad and add the toasted bread cubes. Gently toss to distribute.

5. 5

   Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and serve immediately. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar if you have it.

6. 6

   Divide the salad between two plates and enjoy.

Tools you’ll need

• toaster or broiler
• large salad bowl
• vegetable peeler
• knife
• cutting board

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