Spinach, Fig & Tomato Salad Recipe with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Name: Spinach, Fig & Tomato Salad Recipe with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 cup Spinach (4 cups Spinach Leaves (Palak) washed & torn); 5 pieces Fig (5 Fresh Figs quartered (choose ripe figs for sweetness)); 10 pieces Cherry Tomato (10 Cherry tomatoes halved); 1 piece Cucumber (1 Cucumber peeled and sliced); 1 piece Red Onion (1 Red onion thinly sliced (optional for extra zing)) — optional; ¼ cup Walnuts (1/4 cup Walnuts toasted, for crunch); 50 g Feta Cheese (50 grams Feta Cheese crumbled); ¼ cup Red Wine Vinaigrette (1/4 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette); 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard); 1 tsp Honey (1 teaspoon Honey); ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil); 0 pieces Table Salt (Salt and Pepper to taste)

Spinach, Fig & Tomato Salad Recipe with Red Wine Vinaigrette - Salad Recipes (Greek)

15 minGreek

Servings4

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Steps

1To begin making the Spinach, Fig, Cherry tomatoes with Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe get all the ingredients ready for easy preparation of the salad.
2Rinse and pat dry the spinach leaves; tear them into bite-size pieces.
3Gently wash the fresh figs, then cut each fig into quarters.
4Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes.
5Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly.
6Thinly slice half a red onion for a bit of sharp flavor.
7Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over low heat for about 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once they’re lightly browned and fragrant, remove them from the heat.
8Gather all these ingredients in a large mixing bowl, but keep the toasted walnuts aside to maintain their crunch.
9Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, combine the red wine vinaigrette, Dijon mustard, and honey (or maple syrup).
10Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to stir, ensuring the dressing emulsifies.
11Season the dressing with salt and pepper, tasting as you go to get the right balance.
12This dressing brings out the flavors of the spinach, figs, and cherry tomatoes, making the recipe even more delightful.
13Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the spinach, figs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and optional red onion in the mixing bowl.
14Gently toss everything together to ensure the salad ingredients are well coated in the dressing.
15Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If you prefer a bit more tang or sweetness, add more dressing accordingly.
16Transfer the tossed salad onto a serving platter. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts over the top.
17Drizzle on any remaining dressing if desired.
18Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
19Serve the Spinach, Fig, Cherry tomatoes with Red Wine Vinaigrette along with Penne Pasta in Spinach Basil Sauce or Quick Roasted Vegetable Bread Pizza for a special weekend dinner.