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Blackberry Fig Salad with roasted sweet potatoes

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Posted:9/12/18
Updated:10/17/19
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Always looking for fun new ways to enjoy salad: This Blackberry Fig Salad with roasted sweet potatoes (and homemade tahini dressing!) needs to be on your list ASAP.

bowl of blackberry fig salad with roasted sweet potatoes and tahini dressing this recipe

I think I’m finally coming to terms with the fact that fall is fast approaching. That may have to do with the fact that it was cold(er) and rainy here in Michigan the past few days and I fully embraced sitting in sweatpants all day. And now I’m in Portland as I write this and it actually IS cooler and rainy here so I’m feeling the fall vibes. The leaves are even beginning to change as well so now I am excited and ready for it.

But one thing I am not ready for is fig season to end. It comes and goes so quickly! So I couldn’t let fig season pass us by without bringing you one recipe to inspire your fig eating ways. They were on major sale on Whole Foods the other day and I couldn’t pass them up! 

Beautiful Figs and blackberries for fig salad

By the way… Have you tried fresh figs? I think it’s one of those fruits that not many people grow up eating. Unless we’re talking about fig newtons. But we’re talking about fresh figs which are just so lovely. Not to mention beautiful! Well, at least I think so. They’re beautiful in their own weird way though, ya know?

I watched “I Feel Pretty” on the plane to Portland which was also a lesson in “we’re all beautiful and weird in our own way”. I kind of cried if we’re being honest (always) but it was just so cute and a lesson I wish we could all know while growing up. related post –  Real Talk Tuesday: My Story with (Lacking) Confidence

Let’s get on with it, shall we?

Blackberry Fig Salad with roasted sweet potatoes

bowl of blackberry fig salad with roasted sweet potatoes and tahini dressing in jar

Ingredients Needed for Salad with Figs

  • blackberries
  • roasted sweet potatoes
  • fresh figs
  • salad greens
  • pecans (replace with pumpkin seeds if nut free)
  • goat cheese (omit if dairy free or vegan)

Ingredients needed for Maple Tahini Dressing

  • tahini
  • balsamic
  • maple syrup
  • stoneground mustard
  • garlic
  • salt
roasted cubed sweet potatoes on pan

The only little bit of prep time you need is for the sweet potatoes. I like to cube mine up into smaller chunks so they cook fairly fast – about 20 minutes at 375ºF and you’re good to go.

While the sweet potatoes cook, wash the fruit, slice the figs and make the tahini dressing – you just throw everything in a blender for that. EASY.

roasted sweet potato and blackberries in a fig salad

Also I hope you’re ready to get on the tahini bandwagon because this dressing is delightful with this fig salad combo.

I am picturing this salad being served at an early fall dinner gathering and wowing your guests with all of it’s deliciousness.

Oh oh, and if you’re looking for a way to make this fig salad a meal, I think grilled balsamic chicken or even salmon would be so good hear!

up close shot of a fig salad with tahini dressing in jar

Be sure to leave a comment and review below if you make this recipe! I love hearing from you, and it helps others find the recipe too! Xx Ashley

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Blackberry Fig Salad with roasted sweet potatoes

bowl of blackberry fig salad with roasted sweet potatoes and tahini dressing
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This Blackberry Fig Salad with roasted sweet potatoes is the perfect side dish for dinner. Top with goat cheese, pecans and homemade tahini dressing for a unexpected yet delicious combination. Gluten-free and paleo-friendly. 

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2–4 servings 1x
  • Category: salad
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the salad

  • 1/2 TBSP olive oil

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed

  • 1 pint blackberries

  • 6 fresh figs, quartered

  • 6 cups salad greens (or as much as you want for 2-4 people)

  • 2oz goat cheese, crumbled

  • 1/4 cup pecans

Balsamic Maple Tahini Dressing

  • 2 TBSP tahini

  • 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar

  • 1/2 TBSP maple syrup (or to taste)

  • 1 tsp stoneground mustard

  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic

  • pinch of salt, to taste 

Instructions

  1. Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 375ºF and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cubed sweet potatoes on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Spread around with hands to coat. Bake for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are golden and soft. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the fruit by washing and drying, and slicing figs into quarters.
  3. Make the dressing: add all dressing ingredients to small blender or small food processor and blend until smooth. You can add a pinch more of salt or a splash of more maple syrup to taste.
  4.  Add salad greens to a large bowl and toss in blackberries, figs, roasted sweet potatoes, pecans and goat cheese if using. Serve with tahini dressing and enjoy!

Notes

Double recipe if serving a crowd Store leftover dressing in covered jar in fridge, up to 1 week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4th
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 26
  • Sodium: 207
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 55
  • Fiber: 13
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 7

Keywords: fresh fig recipes, fall salads, tahini dressing

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    9/12/2018 at 11:24 am

    Too ironic…I just tried fresh figs fore the first time this past weekend! LOVE them; just wish they were easier to find in the grocery store!

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  2. Kaci Cheeseman says

    9/14/2018 at 9:46 pm

    This looks incredible!

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  3. Cynthia says

    8/24/2019 at 10:55 am

    After a breakfast adventure that had been in the back of my mind for a few days, I topped my baked sweet potato with ghee, and blackberries, then sprinkled Tajin seasoning on it. So good! Then I started looking for more actual recipes. I found this one, but my fig supply just ran out the other day. I will make this incredible looking salad ASAP!

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