Caramelised Fig Salad
This dish is for when figs, my favourite, are in season. I’m always excited to include them in both savoury and sweet recipes. This salad is so easy to throw together, but is sure to impress at any BBQ.
SERVES 2
PREP TIME 5 MINUTES
COOKS TIME 30 MINUTES
DIFFICULTY EASY
Ingredients
5 fresh figs, halved
350-400g butternut squash, sliced
Juice 1/2 orange
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
80g mixed salad leaves
Handful fresh oregano (optional)
1 red pepper, sliced
4 radishes, sliced
60g feta cheese
Handful walnuts, chopped
Pomegranate seeds
Salt & Pepper
Method
1.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
2.
Combine the orange juice, honey, cider vinegar, and olive oil to make a dressing.
3.
Place the sliced butternut squash on an oven tray. Sprinkle with fresh oregano leaves, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with half of the dressing plus an extra splash of olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes before adding the fig halves to the tray. Cook for a further 10-15 minutes, until the figs are soft and caramelised, and the veggies tender.
4.
Arrange the salad by topping the leaves with the roasted veggies and figs. Sprinkle over the radish, walnuts, pomegranate seeds and oregano leaves. Crumble over the feta and drizzle with the remaining dressing, to taste.
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