Figs and Feta Lavender Honey Salad

by Anna on September 5, 2010

in Appetizer,Salads,Technique,Vegetarian,World Food

Life is unexpected it takes you to places that you would never imagine. Sometimes it’s a turn that will change your whole concept of what’s right and safe. It comes in so many different forms and shapes. And that’s the beauty of it. Maybe you are out there going through life accepting that this is the way it is, thinking that nothing will change and you got to where you should be. But unexpectedly life gives you the best gift one could hope for, the gift of love. That person that will love you regardless of all your flaws and imperfections as well as your successes and glories. You can be yourself and everything you want to be with him. He can make you smile, time flies with him. He’s so flawless and perfect and amazing that you can honestly see yourself marrying him and being with him forever. He makes everything worthwhile. You were waiting for the day that person would come to inspire you to just live and be happy. And he came into your life unexpectedly and at the perfect time. Now you feel alive and when you breathe it feels as though the air is fresh and clean and you are really breathing his air. And all of a sudden life is so beautiful.

This recipe today can hardly be called a recipe so easy it is. It’s a no cooking required, pretty much just assembling in a plate and enjoy. The lovely lavender honey gives the figs a sweeter taste for this late summer salad.

Figs and Feta Lavender Honey Salad

Ingredients:

  • Figs
  • Mild feta cheese
  • Arugula
  • Lavender Honey
  • Pistachios

Directions:

Cut the figs in quarters and arrange them in a pretty plate. (Pretty plate is highly recommended)  Remember, you start eating with the eyes. Add the Arugula and the feta cheese and drizzle with the Lavender honey. Sprinkle the pistachios. Can’t find lavender honey? Don’t fret, make your own. And here is how: Heat honey in double boiler till fully heated add lavender and stir. Continue over heat for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to partially cool. Strain out lavender. Put honey in jar.