Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of a Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad combines the sweetness of roasted carrots and figs with tangy goat cheese and creamy avocado, topped with crunchy walnuts for added texture. Drizzled with a luscious maple tahini dressing, this recipe is not just visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Whether you serve it as a light lunch or a side dish at dinner, this salad is sure to impress your guests. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it invites creativity while remaining healthy and satisfying.
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
- ¼ cup drippy tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water, to thin out a bit
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: ½ cup roasted chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss vertically cut carrots in avocado oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill for 15-25 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- On a platter, layer arugula, grilled carrots, figs, walnuts, goat cheese, and avocado.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg