Salad with Figs, Pomegranate and Goat’s Cheese – Combination of Slightly Salty and Sweet Tastes
This is a variation of a recipe I posted some time ago for Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad with Figs. Although both of them seem to be similar, there are a few significant differences.
This salad is much lighter because there is less goat’s cheese in it. It means you can serve it as a starter or part of a salad buffet.
Additionally, it doesn’t have to be arranged separately on each plate which gives another benefit. Since this salad is so pretty anyway, it won’t have to be arranged neatly to look good!
It also takes less time to prepare it than the other salad, as no grilling is required.
Another difference – pomegranate seeds – which not only add a refreshing taste but also make this salad look as it was sprinkled with red rubies.
Nevertheless – whichever you choose, I am sure you will enjoy it!

Salad with Figs, Pomegranate and Goat's Cheese
Ingredients
- 6-8 figs cut into quarters,
- 100 g rocket
- 50 g spinach
- 150-200 g goats' cheese (roulade with a rind or a softer cheese that can be easily divided into pieces)
- 2 pomegranates (seeds)
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp honey
- salt and pepper.
Instructions
- In a big bowl mix the rocket, spinach and half of the pomegranate seeds.
- Arrange the figs and cheese (divided into small pieces) on top of the salad leaves.
- Mix all the dressing ingredients, pour it over the salad and sprinkle with the rest of the pomegranate seeds.