Description
Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado is a delightful medley of fresh ingredients that brings vibrant flavors to your table. This salad features sweet dried figs, creamy goat cheese, and ripe avocado, all atop a bed of peppery arugula and tender roasted carrots. It’s not just a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious option for lunch, dinner sides, or gatherings. The addition of toasted walnuts adds a satisfying crunch, while the maple tahini dressing ties everything together beautifully. This versatile salad can be enjoyed as a light meal, side dish, or even meal-prepped for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- ¾ cup dried fig halves
- ⅓ cup walnut halves and pieces
- ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbles
- 1 avocado
- Maple tahini dressing (made with tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon mustard)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Drizzle carrots with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper; grill for 15-25 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- For the dressing, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic powder, water (to desired consistency), salt, and pepper.
- Assemble by layering arugula on a platter followed by grilled carrots, figs, walnuts, goat cheese crumbles, and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 12mg