#sweetfigs

You can enjoy a tasty salad with honey poppy seed vinaigrette, fresh mixed greens, sweet figs, creamy Chevre cheese, and crunchy walnuts. The flavors and textures in this Chevre and Fig Salad are just right, making it a great choice for a light but filling meal.

Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens. 6 fresh figs, quartered. 1/2 cup crumbled Chevre cheese. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced. For the Vinaigrette:. 3 tablespoons olive oil. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. 1 teaspoon poppy seeds. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a large salad bowl, mix the mixed greens, chopped walnuts, sliced red onion, quartered figs, and crumbled Chevre cheese. A second small bowl holds the vinaigrette. To make it, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper together. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss everything together. It's a tasty and refreshing salad that you can serve right away.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

These Oatmeal Fig Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect blend of chewy oats and sweet figs. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from a cozy afternoon snack to a party dessert.

Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped dried figs into the cookie dough. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Oatmeal Fig Cookies!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes