Fig & Cucumber Salad
by fig + fauna farm on 06/12/12
These early summer days are often spent more wet than dry ~ the rain, hose and pool keep us going while we plant young trees to give us shade for the hot seasons to come. It's quiet here where the sun is beaming. There isn't a cow, pig or goat to be seen out of their cool shelters during the brightest hours.
I know it's time to head inside too when Dane's tiny freckles begin to form constellations on her pink cheeks. Yes, its time. I'm inspired to assemble something light and refreshing for us... something like a salad of cucumbers, figs and fennel.
/// PHOTOS BY ROSE E MARTIN
I love how this salad cures a craving for sweet, salt, tart and crunch all in one ~ while the cucumber offers a much needed cool down.
FIG & CUCUMBER SALAD
You will need:
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1 large cucumber, halved and sliced
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4-5 ripe figs, quartered
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1/2 tablespoon fresh fennel, chopped (optional)
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
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1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds, chopped
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1 cup evoo
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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sea salt/ pepper, to taste
Combine cucumber, figs and fennel in a bowl. Top with shaved Parmesan and pumpkin seeds. In a separate bowl, whisk evoo, balsamic vinegar and salt/pepper. Drizzle dressing on salad and serve immediately.
Serves 4 ( small bowls)
