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    Apr 29, 2017 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Fig and halloumi salad with balsamic fig dressing

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    Total time: 10 minutes
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    Fig and halloumi salad with balsamic fig dressing - only 4 main ingredients, plus that heavenly dressing! Such a quick and easy vegetarian salad that has tons of beautiful flavours and textures.

    It's not often I crave a salad, but when I do, it's got to be a good one - and this fig and halloumi salad is a great one (when is anything with halloumi not great?). Despite feeling pretty fancy (it's very rare that my dinner is this elegant), it's nice and simple, with just 4 main ingredients - but they all bring their own little something to the table.

    Grilled halloumi - for that irresistible saltiness, and something nice to chew on
    Fresh figs - for sweet juiciness
    Pistachio nuts - for a bit of crunch

    ...and of course, some crispy salad leaves to bring it all together.

    Fig and halloumi salad with balsamic fig dressing - only 4 main ingredients, plus that heavenly dressing! Such a quick and easy vegetarian salad that has tons of beautiful flavours and textures.

    All that's left to do is to drizzle over the utterly gorgeous balsamic fig dressing. I could happily drink this stuff straight. It's easy to make - just shake up a few ingredients in a small jar, or give them a quick stir in a bowl. Again, it's all about the contrast in flavours - tangy balsamic vinegar and lemon juice are offset by a dollop of sweet fig preserve. The flavours are intense, so they're perfect for drizzling over a big bowlful of salad.

    Fig and halloumi salad with balsamic fig dressing - only 4 main ingredients, plus that heavenly dressing! Such a quick and easy vegetarian salad that has tons of beautiful flavours and textures.

    The fig preserve I used was from St Dalfour. Their fruit spreads come in all sorts of gorgeous, unusual flavours (peach! cherry! pear! even kumquat!), which I've been slowly sampling for breakfast over the past few weeks on my toast and porridge. I've been so impressed by these fruity preserves. They're actually sweetened with grape juice rather than being made with lots of added sugar, but you'd never know from tasting them - they're just as sticky and sweet-tasting as any sugary jam. The fig preserve was perfect for adding that touch of sweetness to my balsamic fig dressing.

    I've also been working with St Dalfour on a couple of other recipes this month, which have now gone live on their website - take a look if you're interested!

    Easy pear crumble bars
    Apricot and walnut vegetarian sausage rolls

    I'll soon be offering you guys the chance to win some St Dalfour goodies, so keep your eyes peeled for that if you're a fan of all things fruity. In the meantime, hopefully this fig and halloumi salad will keep you happy. It'll make you feel all kinds of fancy.

    Fig and halloumi salad with balsamic fig dressing - only 4 main ingredients, plus that heavenly dressing! Such a quick and easy vegetarian salad that has tons of beautiful flavours and textures.

    Fig and halloumi salad with balsamic fig dressing

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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
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    Author: Becca Heyes

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon fig preserve
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon warm water
    • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
    • 4 thick slices halloumi
    • 2 large handfuls mixed salad leaves
    • 4 fresh figs, halved
    • 2 tablespoon pistachio nuts, roughly chopped

    Instructions

    • First, make the balsamic fig dressing. Add the fig preserve, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, water and lemon juice to a small jar, and shake well to combine. Alternatively, add the ingredients to a small bowl, and mix well with a fork.
    • Cook the halloumi in a frying pan or griddle pan for a few minutes each side, until golden brown - there are more detailed instructions here if you need them.
    • Add a good handful of mixed salad leaves to two large bowls, and top with the grilled halloumi, fresh figs, and chopped pistachios. Drizzle over the balsamic fig dressing, and serve immediately.

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose. Information above is for ½ the recipe.

    If you love a salad with plenty of tasty toppings, try my ultimate vegetarian Caesar salad, complete with homemade Caesar dressing:

    Ultimate vegetarian Caesar salad

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    1. Shashi at Savory Spin says

      May 02, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      I have yet to try halloumi - but, I've ingested my weight in fig preserves as I do so love 'em - but...I've yet to enjoy them in a dressing - so loving the sound of that balsamic vinegar and fig preserves - what a fantastic dressing - I wasn't craving salad before - but NOW i am! :)

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        May 03, 2017 at 8:40 am

        Definitely give halloumi a try if you see it, it's one of my favourites!

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    2. Amy says

      May 02, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      I don't think I've ever had fig preserves, but I imagine that it would make a gorgeously flavored vinaigrette! Yum!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says

      May 02, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      I love the idea of the sweetness of the fig and the tart balsamic dressing! I have never had halloumi, believe it or not! Looks like a delicious salad!

      Reply
      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        May 03, 2017 at 8:40 am

        You're missing out, you must try it!!

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    4. linda spiker says

      May 02, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      I love fig preserves and use them on goat cheese as an appetizer. Yum! This salad is exquisite!5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        May 03, 2017 at 8:39 am

        Ooh yes the fig preserve would be amazing with soft goat's cheese - maybe smeared on some crusty baguette?!

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    5. Natalia says

      May 02, 2017 at 11:37 am

      This looks delicious! I love Halloumi (especially when it's grilled) and I like how you combined it with fresh figs. Should definitely give it a try!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Chris says

      May 02, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Wow, so many incredible flavors in this dish! Now you have me craving halloumi!

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    7. Annabel says

      April 30, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      This looks delicious. I love St Dalfour products, but they really do need to be refrigerated once opened, or they grow a coat of fur quicker than you would believe possible!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        May 02, 2017 at 11:32 am

        Haha yes, I guess that's because of the lower sugar content. Luckily I have a lovely new fridge so plenty of space for fruity spreads ;)

        Reply
    8. Petra says

      April 29, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      I love Dalfour's jams, my favourite is blueberry, but haven't come across their fig preserve before. I would never think of using that in a salad dressing, however it's a brilliant idea! The salad looks amazing!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        May 02, 2017 at 11:32 am

        I haven't tried the blueberry one yet (trying to only open a couple of jars at a time!), but it sounds amazing. I love that they have flavours I've never seen before!

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    9. Indira says

      April 29, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Ooh this looks great! I actually have some fig balsamic vinegar that I got as a gift, so that may be good in this as well. I'll have to find fresh figs and try it out!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        May 02, 2017 at 11:33 am

        Oh gosh that sounds amazing. Yes use that!

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