lil carb Fresh Fig Salad

Watch me prepare this salad!

Our fig tree is thriving!  Actually thriving is an understatement... Jason has pulled off over 250 figs from our tree this Summer and it doesn't look like ti is slowing down yet!  I have been creating new fig recipes on the regs just to keep up with the over abundance we have!  This salad is everything your heart wants- crunchy, sweet, tangy, and delicious!  When I make salads I love to have a bunch of different textures and flavors- the key is to make sure all the ingredients go together- in this salad they definitely all do!  Grab some figs and make this!  In season fruits and veggies are the way to go!

lil carb Fresh Fig Salad- Serves 2-4

Salad:
1 1/2 cups arugula
2 cups kale, woody stems removed
5 fresh figs
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 oz goat cheese

Vinaigrette:
1 packet Truvia (1 tsp)
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp champagne vinegar OR red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

Put all the vinaigrette ingredients into a mason jar and shake until everything is combine- OR you can whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl.
Set aside.
Rinse your figs under cold water and pat dry.
Cut off the top part where the stem is. Then cut in half. Cut bigger sized figs into quarters.
For the salad combine the arugula and kale in a bowl.
Top with toasted pine nuts, crumble the goat cheese on top, and arrange the fig pieces on top.
Drizzle with vinaigrette, toss lightly, and serve! ENJOY!

*Tip: Add protein to this salad for a complete meal!
Grilled chicken or grilled shrimp would be amazing!