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Fresh figs aren't just deliciously sweet ? they're a perfect flavor match for strong cheeses and peppery leaves in a bright and beautiful salad. Get inspired with this collection of fabulous fig salad recipes (and dressings, too) that will add color and elegance to your summer meals.
Fig and Gorgonzola Israeli Couscous Salad
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Photo by Kim
Sweet figs and pungent Gorgonzola cheese are a classic flavor combination — they work a treat in this gorgeous couscous salad. Serve on top of fresh baby spinach leaves and garnish with additional Gorgonzola crumbles, if desired.
Pear-Fig Salad
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Photo by Kim's Cooking Now
Romaine lettuce, fresh figs, pear, pecans, Gruyere cheese, and thinly sliced red onion are tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to create this perfectly balanced salad with plenty of crunch.
Ellen's Spinach and Fig Salad
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Photo by Kim
Caramelized onions and figs are cooked in balsamic vinegar to make this special spinach and Gorgonzola salad. Allrecipes Allstar Kim would have given this recipe 10 stars if she could: “Absolutely delicious! I used dried figs instead of fresh and added a clove of garlic to the onions. I would eat this salad every day if I could!”
Fruity Pasta Salad with Herbs
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Photo by lutzflcat
With so many textures and flavors, this salad will check a lot of boxes! Apples and red onion add crunch, fresh figs add sweetness, and the dressing makes it creamy. Make a big batch for your next summer picnic!
Fig and Arugula Salad
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Photo by France C
This simple, yet elegant, salad of peppery arugula leaves with fresh figs, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese has the perfect balance of flavors and will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Drizzle honey-balsamic dressing on top just before serving.
Cabbage Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Fig-Dijon Dressing
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Photo by Bibi
Put a spin on your typical coleslaw recipe with this flavor-packed, colorful cabbage salad with a homemade fresh fig and raspberry vinaigrette. Mandarin orange segments, red bell peppers, almonds and crispy bacon bits add fabulous color and crunch.
Orange, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad
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Photo by Allrecipes Magazine
Let the vibrant flavors in this fresh fig, orange, and Gorgonzola salad speak for themselves! It's easy to vary the type of lettuce you use — arugula or baby spinach leaves are both good substitutes. Garnish with toasted almonds for added texture if you like.
Mozzarella and Fresh Fig Salad
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Photo by AnneF
A beautiful summer appetizer of fresh figs and Buffalo mozzarella, marinated in a simple olive oil and lemon dressing. Sprinkle freshly chopped mint on top for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Mixed Greens Salad with Figs and Herbs
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Photo by lutzflcat
This salad is chock-full of lovely ingredients including fresh figs, pecans, parsley, mint, feta cheese, and green onion. A zippy lemon dressing adds just the right amount of citrus and brings all the flavors together.
Arugula-Fig Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola
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Photo by Anastasia
This elegant arugula salad with fresh figs is topped with cubes of Gorgonzola cheese and crushed pistachios. The fruity orange-lemon dressing brings it to a whole new level making reviewer Amy call it "an absolute keeper!"
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