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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes

    Fig and Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and Honey and Lavender dressing

    Published: Mar 18, 2014 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Fig and Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and Honey and Lavender Dressing recipe | DeliciousEveryday.com

    Figs are in abundance at the moment, and it has been very remiss of me to not share a fig recipe so far this season.

    So, to make up for it, I have a special salad to share with you - this Fig and Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and a Honey and Lavender dressing. Yes, it sounds a little fussy, but it really comes together quite quickly and easily. Promise!

    It is a decadent salad, to enjoy over a glass of wine, or two, on a lazy Sunday, with a loved one, or a group of good friends. It also looks impressive, but, as I said, is really easy to put together.

    The inspiration for this salad came from a simple combination of yoghurt, figs, honey and pistachios. Something I enjoy during fig season, and it kind of took a life of its own from there.

    I made the labne and realised I had a few pistachios left from the last batch of granola I made, and thought that, once toasted and crushed, they would make a fabulous and pretty coating for the labne. Then as I reached into the pantry for the pistachios I spotted the lavender sitting neglected amongst my spices, and new I had to add that in too. The lavender, in the dressing, adds an interesting note, but don't stress if you don't have any lavender as you can easily leave it out.

    Labne (sometimes called yoghurt cheese or labneh) is made from yoghurt which has been strained through a cheesecloth in order to remove excess whey. You can easily purchase it from most gourmet food stores, and even some supermarkets, however it is just as easy to make it at home. If you do decide to make your own (and I think you should) begin the recipe a day ahead, to allow time for the yoghurt to strain in the refrigerator overnight. If you don't have any yoghurt or labne try using some goats cheese instead, or even torn up pieces of blue cheese.

    Fig and Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and Honey and Lavender Dressing recipe | via @deliciouseveryd DeliciousEveryday.com

    Fig and Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and Honey and Lavender Dressing recipe | DeliciousEveryday.com

    Recipe

    Fig & Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and Honey & Lavender vinaigrette

    This Fig and Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and a Honey and Lavender dressing sounds a little fussy, but it really comes together quite quickly and easily. Promise!
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Salads, vegetarian
    Keyword: Delicious Everyday, Fig & Pear Salad with Pistachio Crusted Labne and Honey & Lavender vinaigrette, fig recipe, salad recipe, vinaigrette recipe
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 664kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup Greek yoghurt
    • sea salt
    • ⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios
    • 6 figs quartered
    • 2 pears firm but ripe, quartered
    • 1- 2 tsp olive oil or butter
    • 3 cups salad leaves
    • HONEY & LAVENDER DRESSING:
    • 3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tbs white wine vinegar
    • 2 tsp honey
    • 1 tsp dijon mustard
    • pinch of lavender
    • salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Place the yoghurt in a [amazon_link id="B001VZ5E40" target="_blank" ]fine mesh seive[/amazon_link] lined with cheesecloth and sit over a bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Discard the liquid.
    • Meanwhile, place a dry [amazon_link id="B000GWG0T2" target="_blank" ]frying pan[/amazon_link] (don't add any oil) over a medium low heat and add the pistachios and cook for a few minutes, sitting now and then, until fragrant. Set aside to cool. Place the pistachios in a small food processor and process until until well chopped (be careful not to turn the pistachios into a paste) and place the chopped pistachios in a small bowl.
    • Season the labne (strained yoghurt) with sea salt to taste and stir well to combine. Form into teaspoon sized balls and coat in the crushed pistachios. Cover and refrigerate.
    • Return the frying pan to a medium heat and add the olive oil (or butter, if using) so that there is just enough to stop the fruit sticking and cook the figs and pears, cut side down, until golden (1 to 2 minutes). Place on a plate lined with paper towel.
    • To make the dressing combine all the ingredients in a jar, except the lavender. Lightly crush the lavender between your fingers to release its scent and add to the jar and seal and shake to combine.
    • Arrange the salad leaves on a platter and top with the figs and pears and pistachio crusted labne and drizzle with the dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 14gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 867mgFiber: 11gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 1070IUVitamin C: 25.7mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 2.2mg
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    1. Rosa says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Ths refined salad is simply fabulous. Delightfully healthy and flavorful.Cheers.Rosa

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    2. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Gorgeous salad, I love these flavors!

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    3. thelittleloaf says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      What a gorgeous combination of flavours Jennifer, it sounds like something you'd get in an Ottolenghi restaurant - beautiful!

      Reply
    4. Heide M. says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Sounds tasty.

      Reply
    5. Jeannie Tay says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Oh this salad looks so delicious! I love fruits salad, they are so perfect for a light lunch!

      Reply
    6. Heidi says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      This salad is almost too beautiful to eat! Just wanted to let you know that I featured a photo from this post in my weekly round-up. It's linked back with photo and text links :-). Happy Sunday!http://muslinandmerlot.blogspot.com/2014/04/sunday-funday-features-9.html

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