Lunch: Fig, Hazelnut, and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Adeena Sussman Crunch, sweetness, and a touch of richness--this recipe has everything you want in a salad. Dress the greens separately, then tuck in the soft figs and cheese so they keep their shape.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Fig, Hazelnut, and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe | MyRecipes

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 qts. (4 1/2 oz.) loosely packed Little Gem* lettuces or torn pieces of romaine hearts
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
8 figs, preferably a mix of green and black varieties (see "6 Figs to Try," below), stems trimmed, halved (quartered if large)
4 ounces mild fresh goat cheese, at room temperature, crumbled

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and golden beneath skins, 11 to 12 minutes. Rub in a kitchen towel to remove loose skins, then chop roughly.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add lettuces, onion, mint, and nuts and gently toss to coat. Tuck in figs and cheese.
Figs to Try

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