Salads are a great way to add extra nutrition to your diet. They're perfect for when you're short on time, or when you want something light and refreshing. This dried fig, goat's cheese and spinach salad is a great option for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be prepared in advance. It is also nutritious and very fresh. 

This salad is perfect to accompany a meat or fish dish. Or if you don't have much of an appetite, you can have it as a main course.

So if you're looking for a salad option, give it a try!

Now let's get to it:

Ingredients for two servings

• 2 cups of fresh spinach
• 
5 El Pajarero dried figs
• 30 grams of fresh goat's cheese, crumbled
• 4 cherry tomatoes
• 1 ½ tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

In this case, we are going to prepare the dressing first, as it will be very useful to leave it to rest in the fridge while we prepare our salad with the rest of the ingredients.

First, add the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and ground pepper and mix. Then pour the mixture into a container with a lid and put it in the fridge. Let it rest (the longer the better).

Secondly, we are going to prepare the base of the salad. 

First cut the stems off the dried figs and cut them into three or four parts.

Wash and quarter (or halve) the cherry tomatoes.

Crumble the fresh goat's cheese and set aside.

Fillet the almonds. Then heat a frying pan over medium heat and toast the almonds. They cook very quickly. Our advice is to keep stirring them so they don't burn.

Another suggestion, if you can get the slivered almonds, buy them, it's a step you save yourself :)

Choose a bowl in which you are comfortable mixing the ingredients. Put first the fresh spinach, dried figs, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, almonds and mix everything carefully so that all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the top.

A Tip you may be interested in

If you are short on time, you can prepare the base and leave it in the fridge 24 hours in advance (without dressing, of course). Our advice is to prepare the dressing as well. And when you serve it, dress it. 

You'll have a very nutritious and healthy salad in a couple of minutes, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy it ;) 

When it comes to salads, the possibilities are endless. But sometimes we all need a little inspiration. This dried fig, goat cheese and spinach salad is a great option for any occasion. It's easy to make, nutritious and very fresh.

So next time you're looking for a salad option, give this one a try! You won't be disappointed.

Figs, with their mellow flesh and the crunchy touch of their seeds, are a pleasure for all the senses. Not only that, but they are succulent and provide us with energy, vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Thanks to their unique taste and nutritional value, they are unlike any other fruit on the market today. 

Today we would like to tell you about their origin and history.

A bit of history

Figs are a delicious and nutritious fruit that have been appreciated by humans for thousands of years. And not only are they delicious, but they also have a long and fascinating history. 

The fig tree is believed to have originated in the Middle East or Asia Minor and has been cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region for centuries. Figs have been enjoyed since ancient times and are even mentioned in the Bible. 

Scholars believe they were one of the first plants domesticated by man. They reached the Mediterranean region, and consequently the rest of the world, through human migration. 

In ancient times, figs were an important source of food for many peoples. They were also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.

It has been present in Greece for centuries. There it is known as the "fruit of the philosophers", because it was valued by those who knew how good it tasted!

The ancient Egyptians believed that figs were a gift from God and consumed them to maintain good health. 

The symbolism of figs

For centuries, figs have been associated with peace, prosperity and fertility. 

In ancient Greece and Rome, figs were an important part of the diet, and the trees were often planted near houses as a symbol of good luck. 

Today, figs still play an important role in some religions. 

In Christianity, the fig tree is associated with paradise, and in Islam it is considered a symbol of purity. In Hinduism, the tree is considered sacred, and in Judaism, it is a symbol of abundance. Buddhists also hold the fig tree in high esteem, believing that it was under a fig tree that Buddha attained enlightenment. Whether eaten or simply admired, figs have always been prized for their beauty and symbolism.

Figs today

Today, figs remain popular and are grown in many parts of the world. The main producers of figs are Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Morocco and Spain. There are more than 700 varieties of fig trees worldwide, and about 300 of them are grown for human consumption. 

Figs are a good source of fibre and other nutrients, and can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether eaten fresh, dried or in a recipe, figs are a delicious and nutritious food.

They pair excellently with red meats, poultry, fish and cheeses. They are also an excellent ingredient in all kinds of desserts and cakes. On our blog, you will find many recipes

Figs have been around for centuries and are a delicious and nutritious fruit. They are also full of history and can be enjoyed in many different ways. We hope you try them for yourself and let us know what you think on our social networks - thanks for reading!