Kermous Salad

Name: Kermous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 8 fresh figs, quartered; 4 cups baby arugula; 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp orange blossom water; 1/4 tsp sea salt

A sweet and savory Moroccan fresh fig salad with creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and a delicate orange blossom honey dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 fresh figs, quartered
4 cups baby arugula
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp orange blossom water
1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1

Whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp orange blossom water, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
2

Arrange 4 cups baby arugula across a large serving platter.
3

Top the bed of greens with 8 quartered fresh figs, 4 oz crumbled goat cheese, and 1/2 cup toasted walnuts.
4

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad right before serving.

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Questions

What is Kermous Salad?

A sweet and savory Moroccan fresh fig salad with creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and a delicate orange blossom honey dressing. This reference files it under North African salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for honey in Kermous Salad?

The entry for Kermous Salad calls for 1 tbsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Kermous Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Kermous Salad is 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Kermous Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled and 1 tbsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Kermous Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 6 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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