This Mediterranean fresh fig salad is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, healthy, and indulgent. Fresh figs mingle with greens, grapes, whipped ricotta, and a few slices of salty prosciutto. Full of flavor and color.

As you may know figs are adored in the Mediterranean, especially in Greece even from antiquity. As a kid, I remember the scent of fig trees in Greece and how all the adults savored this little fruit. They would just pick them from the tree and eat them. I didn’t realize how good they were until years later. Not only are they delicious, but they also have multiple health benefits: they are rich in polyphenols, plant compounds with antioxidant activity that protect our tissues and cells from damage. They are also a great source of fiber and in certain minerals such as calcium and magnesium. But it’s not just the figs that have health benefits in this salad; the greens and grapes provide additional antioxidants and fiber.

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