Fig Salad with Goat's Milk Yogurt and Pepper Cress

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Fig Salad with Goat's Milk Yogurt and Pepper Cress
45 min.
6
353kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Fig Salad with Goat's Milk Yogurt and Pepper Cress, a perfect dish that embodies the essence of fresh, seasonal ingredients. This vegetarian and gluten-free salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of taste, making it an ideal choice for a side dish, antipasti, or a light starter. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your guests at any gathering.

The star of this dish is the luscious black Mission figs, which are beautifully complemented by the creamy richness of soft goat cheese and tangy goat's milk yogurt. A drizzle of honey and a splash of fresh lemon juice elevate the flavors, while the addition of pepper cress adds a peppery crunch that contrasts perfectly with the sweetness of the figs. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients, boasting a caloric breakdown that highlights its wholesome ingredients. Whether you're looking for a refreshing snack or a sophisticated starter, this Fig Salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dish that captures the essence of gourmet dining at home!

Ingredients

  • 24  figs black ripe halved lengthwise
  • servings fleur del sel 
  • 0.5 cup goat cheese fresh crumbled soft
  • 0.5 cup yogurt 
  • teaspoons honey 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  •  long pepper dried
  • cup mint leaves loosely packed ()
  • servings olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • cups watercress thick trimmed
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (scant)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients inmedium bowl. Season with salt and reserve.
  2. Sprinkle figs with fleur de sel; set incenter of plate.
  3. Drizzle dressing on figs;scatter pepper cress and mint over. Seasonwith olive oil and Indonesian pepper.
  4. * A type of sea salt; available at somesupermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
  5. ** Also known as Balinese long pepper;available at specialty foods stores, Middle
  6. Eastern markets, and from zingermans.com.

Nutrition Facts

Calories353kcal
Protein7.02%
Fat46.94%
Carbs46.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.21
Glycemic Load
20.95
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.110434856104%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
3.18mg
Epicatechin
1mg
Eriodictyol
2.56mg
Hesperetin
1.49mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.42mg
Luteolin
0.97mg
Kaempferol
5.22mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
17.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:353.17kcal
17.66%
Fat:19.54g
30.07%
Saturated Fat:5.38g
33.62%
Carbohydrates:43.12g
14.37%
Net Carbohydrates:36.59g
13.3%
Sugar:35.8g
39.78%
Cholesterol:10.94mg
3.65%
Sodium:287.64mg
12.51%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:6.58g
13.15%
Vitamin K:74.9µg
71.33%
Vitamin A:1561.86IU
31.24%
Fiber:6.53g
26.13%
Vitamin C:18.34mg
22.23%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.29%
Potassium:634.91mg
18.14%
Calcium:170.66mg
17.07%
Vitamin E:2.52mg
16.79%
Copper:0.33mg
16.6%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.23%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.65%
Magnesium:51.03mg
12.76%
Phosphorus:119.13mg
11.91%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.39%
Iron:1.65mg
9.18%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
8.96%
Folate:26.11µg
6.53%
Vitamin B3:1.12mg
5.6%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.34%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Selenium:1.44µg
2.06%
Source:Epicurious