As summer gets closer, everyone is looking for new delicious and light meals. When Pineland Farms Feta gets paired with fresh figs and blueberries, they make an excellent salad topping. This arugula, fruit, and feta salad is the perfect well-rounded meal to give you the energy to enjoy the perfect summer days.

 

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Yields: 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup Red Onions, sliced
• 1 cup Blueberries
• ½ cup Pecans, toasted
• 5oz Baby Arugula Lettuce
• 5-7ea Figs, stems removed, quartered
• ½ cup Basil Leaves, torn
• 4oz Pineland Farms Feta cheese crumbles

Vanilla Balsamic Vinegarette:

• ¼ cup Avocado Oil
• 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 Tbsp Shallot, minced
• ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp or ½ Vanilla bean, scraped

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Set it aside.
2. Place the arugula lettuce, torn basil leaves, and sliced red onions in a large bowl.
3. In a small jar combine the ingredients for the Vinaigrette mixing well then tossing to coating the arugula mixture just before service.
4. Top with fresh figs, Pineland Farms Feta cheese crumbles and toasted pecans. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

 

Recipe by our chef, Emily McQuarrie!

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