Today was just such a beautiful autumn day. It was a blue bird day, the perfect temperate with a gorgeous breeze floating through the air. It is by far my favourite season, especially early on when summer fruits are still lingering around and the days are still long. Before figs slip out of season, I wanted to make a fig salad as they are just such an intricate fruit with a taste like no other. Just a simple side salad if you need a little change from veggies. I can’t resist figs with cheese and creamy feta cheese is a well suited addition.
I have been growing new batches of microgreens each week and am loving their taste and look in my salads. Have you grown your own micro greens before?
Fig Salad with Marinated Danish Feta & Sweet Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients
4-6 fresh ripe figs, sliced
Handful of marinated danish feta, crumbled
Generous handful of freshly cut micro microgreens (cress, amaranth red garnet & pea shoots)
Sprinkling of peppercorns, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
Directions
On a serving platter, place the sliced figs and crumble over the feta. Sprinkle over the micro greens and peppercorns.
In a small bowl, add the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup and stir to combine. Either drizzle over the salad when read to serve, or serve on the side.
Kiki
Hi Rachel Jane – everything looks very appetising, as usual 馃檪 Never even heard of microgreens but the look of them in your pics got me interested, and I just did a little research. Will try to grow some at home. Do you have any special tips you could share?
rachel jane
They are so easy to grow. Like an elementary school project, soil, seeds and water. They just grow! No tricks and they are usually ready for harvest within 7-10 days. I have mine sitting on a Southern facing window, as I don’t think they like harsh direct light! They are cute huh?
Kiki
Totally cute! And they make great props in food blogging 馃檪
Karene W
Fresh and Yummy!Lovely shots!
Pang
Your photos are so mouthwatering & gorgeous as always. I can eat this salad every week; spring is indeed here.
DellaCucinaPovera
This looks heavenly. And what a trident of a fork 馃檪
Helen @ Scrummy Lane
Hello! Wow! This is such a beautiful salad … and with beautiful photographs to match! I bet the sweetness of the figs goes just perfectly with the feta 馃檪
tracyvalentinawood
Lovely!xxTracy
drift boss
This salad is stunning, and the photos do it justice.