How to Make Ellen's Spinach and Fig Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ellen's Spinach and Fig Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a favorite among friends and family, and it's not hard to see why. The combination of fresh spinach, sweet figs, and tangy feta cheese creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and refreshing. It's the perfect salad for a light lunch, a side dish at dinner, or even as a main course for a summer picnic.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pint fresh figs, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt until lightly browned and caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. Add figs and balsamic vinegar to onion; cook over medium heat until vinegar is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Season fig mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Spread spinach onto serving plates and top with fig mixture and Gorgonzola cheese.
  • Nutrition

    271 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 224mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 225mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 813mg