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Fig Arugula Tomato Salad

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In this simple salad, the sweet figs and bitter arugula create a delicious balance.  The juice ripe seasonal tomatoes make it divine.

Ingredients

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Easy Balsamic Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½  teaspoon Celtic sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salad

  • 5 ounces arugula
  • 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 46 fresh figs stems removed, cut into quarters
  • 3 tablespoons sprouted organic pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 ounce raw blue cheese or goat cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the balsamic dressing: In a small bowl, mix the vinegar and salt.  Whisk in the oil
  2. Toss half the dressing with the arugula.
  3. Put on 2 plates.
  4. Spread tomato and figs over the arugula
  5. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, thyme and cheese (if using),
  6. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and finish with fresh pepper.
  7. Enjoy

Notes

Nutrition information is with 6 figs and no cheese.