Perfect jammy figs are one of those fruits that we wait all year long for (which we are totally happy eating all on their own). Balanced with tangy vinegar and nutty olive oil, they make the perfect addition to this sweet and creamy spinach and fig salad. This can be a great side salad, or an awesome lunch on or off the cleanse.

SIMPLE FIG SALAD

Ingredients:

Salad:

5 cups spinach

1 cup fresh figs

1/4 cup pinenuts

1 small shallot

Dressing:

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Optional: 1 teaspoon maple syrup

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Step 1: Rinse figs and slice in half. Slice the shallot.

Step 2: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add pinenuts. Toss pinenuts regularly, until they’re a light brown color. Be careful not to burn. Set aside to cool.

Step 3: Whisk all dressing ingredients together, add salad ingredients, and serve immediately.

Recipe and photography by Kaitlyn Noble

https://blog.cleanprogram.com/fig-salad/