High in fiber and high in taste, this recipe is a sweet way to manage healthy weight. This salad is super easy and can be whipped up in just a few minutes. Fresh figs are fragile, so make sure to use within a day or two of purchase. The sweetness of the figs combined with the tanginess of the goat cheese make a remarkable pairing. I really love this salad—so simple, so sweet, so tasty.

Spinach Salad with Figs and Goat Cheese
Serves two

3 cups baby spinach
6 figs, quartered
¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp.  walnuts, chopped
2 tbsp.  extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp.  balsamic vinegar

To prepare figs, cut off the bottom and top, then quarter lengthwise. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except nuts. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Toss well and divide two plates. Top with chopped walnuts and enjoy!

Per serving: 400 Calories, 25g Fat, 6.5g Sat Fat, 13mg Cholesterol, 143mg Sodium, 40g Carbs, 7g Dietary Fiber, 9g Protein

Maura Manzo is a health coach and yoga instructor at RYAH Yoga and Health inConshohocken.  To learn more about her classes and workshops, visit mauramanzo.com orryahyoga.com. Read her full bio here.

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