Peach, Fig & Blackberry Salad with Honey Candied Nuts and Honey Dijon Balsamic Dressing

Peach, Fig & Blackberry Salad with Honey Candied Nuts and Honey Dijon Balsamic Dressing

Annie, Healthy Food by Annie

Indulge in a flavour adventure with this Peach, Fig & Blackberry Salad paired with Candied Nuts and Honey Dijon Balsamic Dressing. A delightful mix of textures and flavours awaits, satisfying your cravings with every bite. Experience the perfect balance of sweet, salty, soft, and crunchy in this satisfying salad treat.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 21

Course Lunch or Dinner, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Dairy-Free, Dairy-Free Option, Gluten-Free, Keto Option, Refined Sugar Free

Servings 4

Ingredients

For the Salad

200 g curly kale, stalks removed and chopped
1 large peach, sliced
100 g blackberries (about ¾ cup)
70 g Danish feta cheese, crumbled (about ½ cup)

For the Candied Nuts:

40 g cashews (about ¼ cup)
30 g walnuts (about ¼ cup)
3 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt

For the Honey Dijon Balsamic Dressing:

80 ml balsamic vinegar (⅓ cup)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1-2 tablespoon tablespoons water
Salt to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Figs
Wash the fresh figs in cool water. Their skin bruises easily, so handle them carefully.
Place the figs on a cutting board and slice off their stems.
Cut the fruit lengthwise into quarters.
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale, peach slices, fig quarters, blackberries, and crumbled Danish feta cheese.
Prepare the Candied Nuts
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add the cashews, walnuts, and a pinch of salt. Fry for 2-3 minutes until they smell nutty and are lightly toasted.
Add honey and cinnamon, stirring occasionally for another 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the nuts to cool and crisp up.
Assemble the Salad
Sprinkle the candied nuts over the salad.
Prepare the Dressing
In a screw-top jar, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, black sesame seeds, water, and salt.
Shake well until fully combined.
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the Honey Dijon Balsamic Dressing over the salad.
Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated with the dressing.

Enjoy your delicious salad!