Summer Berry and Fig Salad
Spring and summer is a great time to enjoy all the fresh fruits and veggies! But especially berries! This summer berry and fig salad can be used as a side dish or put some protein (I used shredded chicken!) and make it a main dish!The Vinaigrette
I originally got the idea for this salad when I went to lunch with a dear friend at Nordstrom Cafe. They had a champagne vinaigrette with vanilla bean paste. I could not recreate the champagne vinaigrette, however, I did create fabulous vanilla bean vinaigrette that makes this salad fabulous!
Summer Berry and Fig Salad
Looking for an easy, light dinner idea? Or need a great side dish for a barbecue or get together? This Summer Berry and Fig Salad is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 Cooked, chopped and Cooled Boneless Chicken Breast *optional! This recipe can be a side dish too!
- 1 bag Spring Mix Salad Greens
- 1 pint Raspberries
- 1 pint Blueberries
- 1 8 oz Container of Crumbled Goat Cheese
- 1 cup Honey Roasted Pecan Pieces *I get mine in the produce area of my grocery store.
- 12 Chopped Dried Figs *I would prefer fresh figs, but I couldn't find any!
- 1/2 cup Prosseco Wine Vinegar *vinaigrette
- 1 1/2 cup Canola Oil *vinaigrette
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic *vinaigrette
- 1/2 tsp Salt *vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp Sugar *vinaigrette
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper *vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard *vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste *vinaigrette
Instructions
- Mix all the vinaigrette ingredients together! I used a salad dressing mixer to combine mine. It needs to be thoroughly combined!
- Layer your ingredients! Spring mix on the bottom, then the berries, figs, goat cheese, pecan pieces and chopped chicken on top!
- Pour the desired amount of vinaigrette over your salad and enjoy! A smidgen of fresh ground pepper is also a good way to top off this salad if you desire!
Conclusion
I hope you love this recipe as much as my family did! And with summer here for another couple of months, this is a great way to keep the family healthy without heating up the kitchen! Furthermore, if you are looking for more FABULOUS RECIPES! Check out Babbling with Brooke’s blog. She is always creating fun and different recipes!
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Mary
YUM!
Kelly
I love the vanilla bean vinaigrette! It makes the entire salad!!!
Bailey
I’ve never used figs before! This looks so delicious and refreshing. I can’t wait to make it. This may be a silly question, where does one find figs in the store?
Kelly
Figs are awesome!!!! And you find them in the raisin section! And not a silly question at all, I had to ask too! =)
Hina Siddiqui
I am a fan of Sandwiches and Salads. This recipe looks interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly
I hope you try it!!!
Crystal // Dreams, etc.
This sounds delish! And perfect for summer.
Kelly
Thank you!!!