Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese, and Avocado. This refreshing dish combines the sweetness of grilled carrots and dried figs with creamy avocado and tangy goat cheese, all drizzled with a luscious maple tahini dressing. Perfect for any meal, it’s versatile enough to stand alone as a light lunch or serve as an eye-catching side at gatherings. Enjoy the delightful crunch of toasted walnuts and the peppery kick of arugula, making each bite a burst of flavor. This salad not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body with its wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 as a main dish or 6 as a side dish 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- ¾ cup dried figs
- ⅓ cup walnuts
- ⅓ cup goat cheese
- 1 avocado
- Maple tahini dressing (tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon mustard)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven.
- Coat carrots with avocado oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 15-25 minutes until tender.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a bowl or platter, layer arugula, grilled carrots, figs, walnuts, goat cheese, and avocado.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1¼ cups (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg