Okay, peeps. It’s decided. I want a fig tree. In my yard.
Does anyone know how to grow a fig tree in central Texas? . . . If so, I would love to hear from you!
In the meantime, I’ll share a recipe for a simple, summery way to use your figs. It’s more of a concept, really. And that is: To contrast the sweet delicacy of a fresh fig with the salty, meaty crunch of bacon, on a salad.
Why bacon? Because bacon.
Simple Green Salad with Fresh Figs and Bacon
Serves 4-6 (as a first course)
Ingredients:
5 ounces mixed greens
8-10 fresh figs, quartered
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup salted or candied nuts, roughly chopped
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or your favorite vinegar)
Salt and pepper, for seasoning
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or your favorite oil)
Instructions:
Arrange the greens on a large salad platter. Arrange fig quarters and tomatoes over greens. Sprinkle bacon, nuts, and feta over everything.
To make dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper, and oil. Spoon about half of the dressing over the salad and serve immediately. Pass extra dressing at the table.
Natural Gardener should have some, or Specialized Plant Sales, at the DT farmers market
Thank you, thank you! I will try Natural Gardener first. Thanks for the lead!
If you just need to steal some figs, the Sherman’s (across the street from my parents) have one. Sometimes the birds get them before the humans, but it might be a good resource. :) Oh, the small town life of the neighborhood!
Love it Chelsea! I walk by there all the time … will keep an eye out for some “low hanging fruit”! Hugs!