Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado

Name: Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large carrots, cut in half vertically and stems/tops removed; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; Freshly ground salt and pepper; 5 ounces baby arugula; ¾ cup dried fig halves; ⅓ cup walnuts halves and pieces; ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbles; 1 avocado, sliced; ½ cup roasted chickpeas (optional, for extra protein); ¼ cup drippy tahini (I always use Soom 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, to thin out a bit; ¼ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Beautiful carrot arugula salad with sweet dried figs, tangy goat cheese, creamy avocado and crunchy walnuts. Drizzle this fresh arugula and carrot salad with a flavorful maple tahini dressing for a wonderful lunch or easy side dish! Options to grill or roast the carrots for ease.

Updated at: Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:35:40 GMT