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Best Ever Fall Salad: Figs & Apples

A vibrant autumn salad featuring fresh figs, crisp apples, mixed greens, toasted nuts, and a maple vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups mixed fall greens
  • 4 fresh figs quartered
  • 2 apples thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup toasted pecans
  • 0.33 cup goat cheese crumbled
Maple Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Salad bowl
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Place washed and dried greens in a large salad bowl.
  2. Add sliced apples and quartered figs gently to the greens.
  3. Top with toasted pecans and crumbled goat cheese.
  4. Whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and toss gently.

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to keep greens crisp.