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    Vegan Fig And Pomegranate Salad with Sweet Balsamic Dressing

    Published: Sep 29, 2021 · Modified: Mar 22, 2022 by Anaiah Michelle · 35 Comments

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    This vegan and gluten free fig and pomegranate salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser! It's quick, easy, and delicious - taking only 15 minutes to prepare! The perfect dish for when you want a healthy lunch or dinner. Drizzle this salad with our sweet balsamic dressing and each bite will be an explosion of flavor!

    This delicious and healthy salad is made using fresh arugula, spinach, figs, pomegranate, roasted walnuts, and a plant based greek cheese. Pair it with our sweet balsamic salad dressing and it truly is the perfect blend of flavors. With each bite, a new flavor opens up!

    The figs, when fully ripe, have a soft melt-in-your-mouth texture. It has a sweet honey-like taste and floral notes that are perfect in sweet salads and especially in desserts like this Vegan Fig Loaf Cake. They are beautiful and are sure to make any dish a masterpiece!

    Total Time

    • Preparation time: 10 minutes
    • Cooking time: 5 minutes
    • Total: 15 minutes

    Ingredients

    • Arugula
    • Spinach
    • Fresh figs
    • Walnuts
    • Vegan white cheese
    • Pomegranate 
    • Basil leaves

    For the sweet balsamic dressing:

    • Olive oil
    • Balsamic vinegar
    • Maple syrup
    • Salt

    How to make this vegan fig and pomegranate salad

    1. Roast the walnuts in a dry skillet over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown. Put aside and let cool.
    2. Add the dressing ingredients into a small jar and cover with a lid. Shake until mixed.
    3. Place arugula, spinach and torn basil leaves in a large bowl then add the roasted walnuts.
    4. Deseed half a pomegranate and sprinkle the seeds in the bowl.
    5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad bowl, tossing the salad until all the leaves are lightly coated.
    6. Crumble the cheese and add to the salad bowl.
    7. Place sliced figs on top, lightly toss. Enjoy!

    Tips For Success And Variations

    • Make sure you take the time to roast the walnuts. Not only will they have a darker and more beautiful color, but roasting walnuts will give it a more intense flavor!
    • If you're not vegan, you can use honey in the sweet balsamic dressing instead of the maple syrup.
    • You can use a dairy or dairy-free white cheese, whichever you prefer. This recipe uses a white coconut-based greek cheese.

    Storage

    • This salad is best eaten fresh and consumed within an hour, especially if the dressing has already been added. The vegetables will begin to wilt and the fig will brown the longer it sits.
    • However, if you do have leftovers then store it in an airtight container to be eaten the next day. Store any extra salad dressing separately in a jar with a lid.

    Equipment

    • Skillet (for roasting walnuts)
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knife
    • Salad bowl

    Vegan Fig And Pomegranate Salad

    This vegan fig and pomegranate salad with a sweet balsamic dressing is absolutely beautiful and a refreshing burst of flavors in each bite. It makes an easy and nutritious lunch or the perfect side salad to serve with dinner. Trust me, it will be your new favorite!
    5 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizers, Lunch, Salads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 572 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 cups arugula
    • 1 cup spinach
    • 5 figs
    • ½ pomegranate
    • ½ cup walnuts
    • 4 ounces vegan greek white cheese
    • Few basil leaves

    For the dressing

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
    • salt, to taste 

    Instructions
     

    • Roast the walnuts in a dry skillet over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown. Put aside and let cool.
    • Add the dressing ingredients into a small jar and cover with a lid. Shake until mixed.
    • Place arugula, spinach and torn basil leaves in a large bowl then add the roasted walnuts.
    • Deseed half a pomegranate and sprinkle the seeds in the bowl.
    • Drizzle the dressing over the salad bowl, tossing the salad until all the leaves are lightly coated.
    • Crumble the cheese and add to the salad bowl.
    • Place sliced figs on top, lightly toss. Enjoy!

    Notes

  • Make sure you take the time to roast the walnuts. Not only will they have a darker and more beautiful color, but roasting walnuts will give it a more intense flavor!
  • This salad is best eaten fresh and consumed within an hour, especially if the dressing has already been added. The vegetables will begin to wilt and the fig will brown the longer it sits.
  • However, if you do have leftovers then store it in an airtight container to be eaten the next day. Store any extra salad dressing separately in a jar with a lid.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingsCalories: 572kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 7gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 317mgPotassium: 823mgFiber: 10gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 2773IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 3mg

    * This nutrition card is calculated by a third party app and is only an estimate. The numbers will vary based on the specific ingredient amounts and brands you use in making this recipe.

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    Hi! I'm the founder of Speak Veggie To Me, a fun health and food blog where I share my favorite mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian recipes.

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    Comments

    1. Cindy

      May 23, 2022 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      The flavors are incredible! So delicious!

      Reply
    2. Jacqui

      May 23, 2022 at 12:54 am

      5 stars
      This salad is pure perfection! So good!

      Reply
    3. Amy

      October 11, 2021 at 5:16 am

      This is such a beautiful salad! I love the flavor combo with the fig and arugula.

      Reply
    4. Hayley Dhanecha

      October 11, 2021 at 12:42 am

      I absouletely love balsamic dressings. So refreshing and delicious salad I could eat even in winter too.

      Reply
    5. Katie Crenshaw

      October 10, 2021 at 9:44 am

      This salad is DELICIOUS! The balsamic dressing compliments the figs and arugula. It is so easy to make and looks beautiful.

      Reply
    6. Nart

      October 08, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      This salad is super refreshing. Balsamic is probably my favorite dressing and I grow my own figs so this is the perfect light dinner for me!

      Reply
    7. Amy Liu Dong

      October 08, 2021 at 10:01 pm

      Such a pretty and delicious salad. I'll be making this for this weekend.

      Reply
    8. Shobelyn Dayrit

      October 08, 2021 at 8:37 pm

      Wow, the fig looks so fresh and the photo of the dressing looks good too. I can make and eat this salad anytime.

      Reply
    9. Linda

      October 07, 2021 at 9:46 pm

      Love this salad! So beautiful, delicious, and refreshing.

      Reply
    10. Veronika Sykorova

      October 07, 2021 at 10:44 am

      Figs, walnuts, and goat cheese are my favorite flavor combo for fall salads. Your version was delicious!

      Reply
    11. Colleen

      October 07, 2021 at 8:09 am

      What a fantastic salad! It's such a great medley of flavors and textures. Love it!

      Reply
    12. Jacqueline Meldrum

      October 01, 2021 at 4:23 am

      That looks absolutely lush. I love the dressing too.

      Reply
    13. Natalie

      October 01, 2021 at 2:19 am

      That was delicious. Figs really uplift the whole salad to another level. I'm going to make this salad again, for sure.

      Reply
    14. Dannii

      October 01, 2021 at 1:43 am

      I love fig and balsamic together. This looks amazing.

      Reply
    15. Charla

      September 30, 2021 at 11:54 pm

      Beautiful! I have always wanted to use figs in my salad but couldn't think of how to do so, what an inspiring healthy salad.

      Reply
    16. Daniela

      September 30, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      This looks heavenly! I love all things Figs. Thank you for sharing such a delicious salad

      Reply
    17. Emily

      September 30, 2021 at 9:40 am

      This fig and pomegranate salad is such a treat for the eyes and palate! It's quick, easy, and delicious - I love that it takes only 15 minutes to get a healthy lunch or dinner!

      Reply
    18. Marinela

      September 30, 2021 at 8:16 am

      Plant-based salads are my favorite! This fresh vegan fig and pomegranate salad is so delicious and satisfying. It's so simple and easy to make. Looks stunning! It's a great way to encourage healthy eating for kids!

      Reply
    19. Chrissaysnature

      September 30, 2021 at 6:42 am

      Figs are in the season so this could be the best recipe for this season! I will definitely make it asap! Thank you!

      Reply
    20. Gina Abernathy

      September 30, 2021 at 6:28 am

      I love figs. We have a fig tree planted next to my home. I am always looking for more delicious recipes using fresh figs. This salad looks amazing.

      Reply
    21. Michael

      September 30, 2021 at 5:54 am

      Yum! This Fig Salad is so delicious! I love how bright and fresh it is! Perfect for Fall!

      Reply
    22. Gabriela Herrera

      September 30, 2021 at 5:36 am

      I'm drooling imagining the taste of fig and the Greek white cheese. So freaking good.

      Reply
    23. Maiko

      September 29, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      I love how colourful this salad is! And so healthy! I love rockets in my salad and so happy to have found a salad recipe with them as the main green here 🙂 The dressing sounds super yum too can't wait to make this for my lunch!

      Reply
    24. Colette Zaharko

      September 29, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      The balsamic vinegar dressing is the perfect dressing for this salad and mixed with the sweetness of the fresh figs; it tastes amazing! What a great healthy salad recipe! Thanks for sharing it 👌🏼

      Reply
    25. Andrea White

      September 29, 2021 at 7:42 pm

      My kind of salad! This is the most filling and tasty salad! So good!

      Reply
    26. Addie

      September 29, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      I love the textures and flavors of this salad!

      Reply
    27. Michelle | Taste As You Go

      September 29, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      This is such a delicious fall salad! The flavors are fantastic!

      Reply
    28. Emily Flint

      September 29, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      One of the most delicious salads I've ever made at home! I wish figs were available all year long!

      Reply
    29. Linda

      September 29, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      This is such an amazing salad that is so full of flavour!

      Reply
    30. connie

      September 29, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      Gorgeous salad, what a beautiful combination of colors, texture and flavor!

      Reply
    31. Stacy Boswell

      September 29, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      This is such a bright and fresh fall salad. The flavors were amazing! Also, beautiful food photos.

      Reply
    32. Giangi Townsend

      September 29, 2021 at 6:41 am

      Love this full of flavor salad and since the figs are in season, reason more to have it often. Perfect lunch date with a friend.

      Reply
    33. Jean

      September 29, 2021 at 5:24 am

      this salad is so fresh and healthy, the sweet balsamic is also a great dressing and taste from what Im always using.

      Reply
    34. Kayla

      September 29, 2021 at 5:12 am

      Yum! I have a thing about fresh figs, they are so delicious and I love how they really bring a great flavor to any dish! This was amazing, I could eat it every day for lunch!

      Reply
    35. bobbie

      September 29, 2021 at 4:12 am

      Love all of the fresh ingredients in this salad! And the balsamic dressing pairs perfectly!

      Reply

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