Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado. This delightful dish features a perfect balance of sweetness from dried figs, creaminess from avocado and goat cheese, and a satisfying crunch from walnuts—all resting on a bed of fresh arugula. Drizzled with a luscious maple tahini dressing, this salad not only pleases the palate but also makes for an elegant presentation at any gathering. Ideal as a light lunch or an impressive side dish for dinner, it brings color and nutrition to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- ¾ cup dried fig halves
- ⅓ cup walnut halves
- ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbles
- 1 avocado
- Maple tahini dressing (made with tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Cut carrots vertically, drizzle with avocado oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or roast carrots until tender (15-25 minutes on the grill; 30 minutes in the oven).
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, water, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Assemble salad by layering arugula with grilled carrots, figs, walnuts, goat cheese, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 12mg