Fig and Pistachio Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
The secret to this, and any, great salad is using fresh and seasonal ingredients that allow you to keep things simple.
Ingredients
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Pomegranate Dressing:
- 1 tbsp raw honey (local if possible)
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Salad:
- 3 cups (3 oz/85 grams) green or red leaf lettuce, washed and torn
- 2 ripe fresh figs, washed, stems removed, and quartered
- 1/2 small white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl.
- Divide the salad between 2 plates and top with the fig, onion, and pistachios.
- Drizzle dressing on top of each and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is pomegranate molasses and where can I find it?
Pomegranate molasses is a thick, tart-sweet syrup made from reduced pomegranate juice — the base of the dressing here alongside 1 tbsp raw honey, 2 tbsp water, and 3 tbsp olive oil. It is commonly available at Middle Eastern grocery stores and many well-stocked supermarkets, usually in the international foods aisle.
Should the figs be fresh or dried for this salad?
Fresh figs — the recipe calls for 2 ripe fresh figs, washed, stemmed, and quartered. The excerpt specifically states that fresh, seasonal ingredients are what keep this salad simple, and fresh figs will give a soft, jammy bite that dried figs cannot replicate.
