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Vijgensalade met feta en amandelen
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Fig salad with feta cheese and almonds

Sweet, salty, spicy and crunchy – this fig salad has it all.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side dish, Salad
Cuisine: Own recipe
Keyword: fresh salad, vijgen en feta, figs, fig salad, recipe with figs, recipe with feta, figs and feta
language: en
gelegenheid: bbq, daily dishes
Servings: 4 persons
Calories: 278kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 figs fresh
  • 2 lettuce hearts
  • 4 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 100 gr feta
  • 1 tbl spoon olive oil
  • ½ tea spoon chili flakes
  • 30 gr raw almonds peeled
  • 1 tbl spoon honey
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbl spoon olive oil

Instructions

  • The day before:
    Cut the feta into cubes. Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the chilli flakes and stir into the feta. Leave the cheese to marinate in a sealed container in the fridge for 24 hours.
  • Rinse and dry the lettuce hearts and cut them into strips. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and mix with the lettuce. Mix this with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place this mixture on the bottom of a serving dish.
  • Rinse the figs and cut them in half. Finely chop the almonds with a knife. Remove the oil from the feta cubes.
  • Place the figs and feta on top of the salad mixture. Sprinkle with the almonds and drizzle with a little more olive oil and honey.

Notes

Looking for a surprising and healthy salad packed with flavour? This fig salad with feta and almonds is the perfect combination of soft and crunchy textures, sweet and salty flavours, and a spicy touch of chilli. Ideal as a light lunch, starter or colourful side dish during a summer barbecue.
Health benefits of figs
  • Not only are figs deliciously sweet and versatile, they are also extremely nutritious:
  • Rich in fibre – good for digestion and long-lasting satiety
  • Packed with antioxidants – help fight free radicals
  • Source of vitamins & minerals – such as potassium, magnesium, vitamins A and K
  • Natural energy boost – thanks to their natural sugars, ideal for athletes or as a healthy snack
Combining figs with feta cheese and nuts creates a nutritious and flavourful salad that is both savoury and sweet, and suitable for vegetarians.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 1202mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 27600IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 4mg