Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of our Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado. This colorful salad combines sweet figs, creamy goat cheese, and buttery avocado over a bed of peppery arugula and grilled or roasted carrots. Drizzled with a luscious maple tahini dressing, it’s a perfect choice for a light lunch, an elegant side dish, or meal prep throughout the week. Packed with nutrients and versatile enough to complement any meal, this salad is a delicious way to enjoy fresh produce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- ¾ cup dried fig halves
- ⅓ cup walnut halves
- ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbles
- 1 avocado
- ¼ cup drippy tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F).
- Cut the carrots in half vertically and season with avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 15-25 minutes or roast for about 30 minutes until tender.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- On a platter, layer arugula, grilled carrots, figs, walnuts, goat cheese, and avocado.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg