Fig & Pomegranate Salad

This vibrant Fig & Pomegranate Salad combines the sweetness of fresh figs and pomegranate seeds with the refreshing notes of mint and the crunch of pistachios. Drizzled with a honey-lime vinaigrette, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. It's vegetarian-friendly and can easily be made vegan by omitting the honey.

Ingredients:

• 4 fresh figs, quartered
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/3 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the quartered figs, pomegranate seeds, and chopped mint.
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the figs.
4. Top with the chopped pistachios just before serving for added crunch.