Fresh Fig & Cucumber Salad with Sweet Cherries, Sharp Cheese, and Carrots

2023-07-11

By Green Fan

Mediterranean

Salad

This Fresh Fig & Cucumber Salad with Sweet Cherries, Sharp Cheese, and Carrots is the perfect marriage of sweet and savory. This salad is a celebration of flavors, combining fresh figs, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherries, and sharp cheese. Packed with antioxidants and nutrients, it's both delicious and nutritious. Cherries and figs contain high levels of antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress. Cucumbers and carrots also contain fiber and water which support digestion. Cherries contain anthocyanins which have anti-inflammatory properties, while carrots are rich in carotenoids that can also help lower inflammation in the body. The sharp cheese contains calcium, which is important for maintaining bone strength. Figs contain pectin, a soluble fiber that can help lower cholesterol levels by binding to bile in the intestine.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced fresh figs

• 1/2 cup sliced cucumber

• 1/2 cup pitted sweet cherries

• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese

• 1/2 cup chopped carrots

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced fresh figs, sliced cucumber, pitted sweet cherries, shredded sharp cheese, and chopped carrots.

2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.

4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Preparation Time 15 min

Cook Time 10 min

Total time 25 min

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 275

• Total Fat: 17g

• Total Carbohydrates: 25g

• Fiber: 4g

• Sugar: 19g

• Protein: 7g

• Sodium: 400mg

• Cholesterol: 25mg

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