Arugula Salad with Figs and Goat Cheese

This salad is proof that simple is sometimes just better. An arugula salad with fresh figs, goat cheese, and a simple balsamic dressing is a perfect way to close out the summer and welcome in fall. One of my favorite meals to enjoy in the fall is a grilled protein with a big salad on the side. You could even add grilled chicken, pork, or shrimp skewers to this salad and have a perfect meal. I pick up fresh figs from a local farm stand, but some grocery stores carry them as well. Just remember that fresh figs do spoil quickly, so you’ll want to get the figs the same day you plan to make the salad.

You only need a few ingredients to make this arugula salad with figs and goat cheese: arugula, fresh figs, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, good olive oil, and salt and pepper. That’s it! When you’re using fresh, quality ingredients, you don’t need much to make a delicious meal. Figs are in season now, so don’t let that pass you by without making this simple and light arugula salad. Figs also pair so well with balsamic vinegar, and the dressing for this salad is just balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Make this salad for lunch, for dinner, for anytime.

This arugula salad with figs is delicious and perfect for September as we close out summer and transition to fall. Don’t let fig season pass you by without enjoying this simple, but delicious salad.

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