Fig and Avocado Salad

Arugula, fresh figs, walnuts, and avocado slices are combined with a tasty vinaigrette.

• INGREDIENTS
  • 2 c ARUGULA
  • 4 FRESH FIGS, HALVED
  • 1 SMALL AVOCADO, PITTED AND SLICED
  • 1/2 c WALNUTS, COARSELY CHOPPED
  • 1/2 c OLIVE OIL
  • VINAIGRETTE
    • 1/4 c BALSAMIC VINEGAR
    • 2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
    • 1 Tbsp DIJON MUSTARD
    • 1 tsp MAPLE SYRUP
    • SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
• INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine OLIVE OIL, BALSAMIC VINEGAR, GARLIC, DIJON MUSTARD, and MAPLESYRUP in blender. Add SALT and PEPPER to taste. Set aside
  2. Lightly toss ARUGULA, FIGS, WALNUTS, and AVOCADO SLICES.
  3. Add the VINAIGRETTE just before serving.

PLANT FOOD FACTS

FIG

Figs are rich in copper and Vitamin B6. Recipe: Fig and Walnut Salad The fig–ficus carica–is a unique fruit with pink flesh full of tiny seeds and an edible purple or green peel. Figs may promote healthy digestion, decrease your risk of heart disease, and help manage blood sugar levels. Fresh figs are low in…

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AVOCADO

Avocados improve heart health; support eye, skin, and hair health; fight cancer cell growth; promote weight loss; enhance digestive health; protect against diabetes; and decrease arthritis symptoms.

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WALNUT

Some benefits of eating walnuts are heart health, prevention of cancer, bone health, immune system function, nerve health, and regulation of body clock.

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