I went out into my garden today to discover so many of my lettuces are ready to harvest so naturally a fresh from farm to table salad will be on the menu for dinner tonight. I picked some green leaf lettuce, heirloom romaine and some parsley for good measure. I love fruit in my salad and when tomatoes are not at their peak, fig, persimmons, grapes or roasted cherry tomatoes are the perfect companion for mixed greens.
I love keeping food seasonal and freshβ¦make sure to indulge your salad with homemade croutons. Figs have such a short season and we are at the end of it, so run out right this minute and buy someβ¦.
Hint: if the vinaigrette is too thick for your liking, just add a bit of water to the blender and pulse blend it to your desired consistency. I love that you utilize your garden harvest and the freshest ingredients the season has gifted us with.
Your email address will not be published. An autumn inspired dressing to keep fall salads fresh and seasonal. Course Salad Dressing.
Cuisine American. Keyword Figs. Prep Time 10 minutes. Total Time 10 minutes. Servings 6. Author www. Instructions Combine everything in a blender and blend until everything is combined and smooth. Use right away but for better tasting vinaigrette, refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors develop. Recipe Notes Hint: if the vinaigrette is too thick for your liking, just add a bit of water to the blender and pulse blend it to your desired consistency.
