Easy Side Salad with Figs & Grapes & Sweet Vinaigrette
A crisp and refreshing side salad with tender lettuce leaves, sweet figs, juicy grapes, and cherry tomatoes. Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor, and everything is tied together with a simple homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and a touch of agave. Perfect for a quick and healthy side dish any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 fresh figs sliced or quartered
- ½ cup dark grapes halved
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves torn
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped
Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp raspberry vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp agave syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, then tear them into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the tomatoes, cucumber, figs, and grapes.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, agave, and salt until smooth.
- Place lettuce in a large serving bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, figs, grapes, and herbs.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently just before serving.
Notes
Add crumbled goat cheese or feta for an extra creamy texture.
Toasted walnuts, pine nuts, or sunflower seeds add a crunchy texture.
The vinaigrette keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days; shake before using.
Substitute figs with pear, apple, or orange segments if figs are out of season.