Fig and Olive Salad

Fig and Olive Salad

    Figs are an amazing fruit that dates back to the bible. It is one of the most nutritious and balanced foods one can consume. It quite literally balances mind body and heart and will help the body is a numerous amount of ways. Figs are super-rich in minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, selenium and zinc. While Potassium aids in balancing the body fluids that regulate blood pressure and heart rate, iron is a vital mineral essential for the formation of red blood cells and overall health.

Olives are very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants. Studies show that they are good for the heart and may protect against osteoporosis and cancer.The healthy fats in olives are extracted to produce olive oil, one of the key components of the incredibly healthy Mediterranean diet.

Fig and Olive Salad Recipe

7-9 Dried Figs

2 English cucumbers

7-9 Green Olives

6 cherry tomatoes

1 cup baby spinach

1 cup romaine lettuce

Dressing

Fig jam 

Apple Cider Vinegar

Olive Oil

Crushed Rainbow Peppercorns

Pink Himalayan Salt

Whisk together and drizzle on top of salad

Enjoy.